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Shanahan explains why Purdy didn’t attempt deep passes vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
In the 49ers’ 20-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Brock Purdy never threw the ball 20 yards or further for only the second time this season.
Purdy’s average depth of target only was 5.8 yards, which was his lowest in 2024. On Monday, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explained why the offense was limited throughout the air.
“It would’ve surprised me just the way they play their coverages if we would’ve attempted more,” Shanahan said via conference call. “They’re a pretty bend-but-don’t-break defense. That’s usually how it goes versus that, and it’s tough to get the big plays on.”
Purdy’s longest pass was a 19-yard completion to wide receiver Jauan Jennings, who took the ball another three yards for a 22-yard gain. That was the longest play by the offense, which is not in character for a unit known for explosive plays.
“You don’t want to force them,” Shanahan said. “You hope to get them into some situations where you can get them. But most of the stuff that they were giving us was underneath.”
Purdy completed 21 of his 28 passing attempts for 159 yards, which was his lowest total of the season and the lowest amount allowed by the Seattle defense since Week 3, when they held the Miami Dolphins to 140 yards through the air.
Just two weeks ago, the Seattle defense surrendered nearly 300 yards through the air to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams’ offense in its Week 9 overtime loss. Purdy and the 49ers offense’s seven penalties had them going backwards instead of forward.
“They’re going to make you go on those longer drives,” Shanahan said. “We knew going into the game that was going to be the challenge and what we were ready for. And I think we were up for the challenge, but we couldn’t overcome all those penalties and setbacks that we got.”
On the 49ers’ fourth drive of the game, the offense was on the field for a…
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Publish date : 2024-11-19 20:11:00
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