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ArticleBrock Purdy’s slump: Why the 49ers QB has struggled since Week 5, and what fixe...
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As the 49ers took the field last Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they had exactly four eligible wide receivers for the game — Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Christian Kirk, and Jordan Watkins... the absences of Mike Evans (Achilles tendon), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), and Demarcus Robinson (ankle) were going to limit Brock Purdy's options
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Purdy's receiver corps depleted by injuries to Evans, Samuel, Robinson.

Purdy's Week 7 performance against Atlanta was hampered by significant receiver absences. The 49ers had only four eligible wide receivers (Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Christian Kirk, and Jordan Watkins) due to injuries to Mike Evans (Achilles tendon), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), and Demarcus Robinson (ankle). While George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey were available, the depleted receiver corps limited Purdy's options and forced reliance on new targets unfamiliar with his timing and rhythm.

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