Kyle Shanahan reveals Brock Purdy lone miss in 'almost flawless' game
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was nearly perfect vs. the Miami Dolphins with one exception.
Brock Purdy delivered a nearly flawless performance in the 49ers' Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan identified one area for improvement. During a post-game press conference, Shanahan praised Purdy's stellar outing, noting that he completed 20-of-22 passes for 287 yards with two touchdowns, and added 30 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
Shanahan highlighted that Purdy completed 18 consecutive passes at one point during the game, describing his performance as "almost flawless." The only notable missed play came on the team's final drive, when Purdy threw an intentional grounding due to pressure, dropping the ball into the end zone as the 49ers led 35-6 in the fourth quarter.
It's unclear whether the miscue was due to a communication breakdown with running back Kaelon Black or if Purdy intentionally threw it away to avoid a sack. Regardless, Purdy's performance was exceptional, completing an NFL-best 80.4% of his passes for 492 yards, with five touchdowns and just one interception. His 8.8 yards per attempt was the second-highest of his career, and his 8.9% touchdown rate and 1.8% interception rate were career-best marks.
With Purdy continuing to play at this level, the 49ers would be wise to capitalize on his strengths as they aim for a deep playoff run this season.
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