Down to their fourth-string quarterback for almost two quarters, the 49ers had no chance against the Eagles’ swarming defense in the NFC title game
Injured Brock Purdy had to return after Johnson concussion
Purdy will have an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of his injury, a theme familiar to the 49ers. From Trey Lance to Jimmy Garoppolo to Purdy, the 49ers overcame quarterback injuries throughout the season, winning 12 straight games to reach their third conference title game in four years. Purdy, the seventh-round pick from Iowa State, was outstanding after stepping into the lineup in December. He threw for 1,374 yards, 13 TDs and four interceptions in the regular season and became a finalist for AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
“It sucks. Wish we had another shot at it with everybody, but that’s life, that’s the way it goes,” said running back Christian McCaffrey, who had a package of plays to play QB if Purdy didn’t go back in.
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