49ers miss Christian McCaffrey’s versatility on offense
“That not only meant missed third-down conversions but also left Purdy searching for outlets that never came open. The result was a career-high six sacks and 13 pressures taken by Purdy in Minnesota.
Through two weeks, the 49ers are tied with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the highest rate of sacks allowed per dropback (11.7%) in the NFL despite those sacks coming in the second-slowest average time in the league (5.76 seconds).
In other words, Purdy has come under more pressure because he’s holding the ball too long since he doesn’t have the reliable McCaffrey, who led the NFL in first downs (114) and touchdowns (21) in 2023, to throw to when downfield coverage is good.