49ers Aim for NFC’s Top Seed Despite Setback
The San Francisco 49ers are coming off their worst performance of the 2023-24 NFL season, losing 33-19 at home to the Baltimore Ravens. In the game, starting quarterback Brock Purdy left the game in the fourth quarter and did not return after backup Sam Darnold finished the game.
During media availability after the game, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan discussed Brock Purdy’s injury and that he expects Purdy to be available in Week 17 against the Washington Commander. Purdy was seen heading to the medical tent and finished the game with a career-high four steals.
So, with the injury considered a stinger and no time wasted, the 49ers will continue to keep Purdy under center. his loss snapped San Francisco’s six-game winning streak and likely forced Purdy to forfeit the NFL MVP award.
Can Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers still get the top seed in the NFC?
The San Francisco 49ers may have lost to the Baltimore Ravens in the best way on Christmas Day, but they still control their own destiny in the playoffs. Despite the embarrassing loss, this Niners team is still atop the NFC after two weeks. The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and Detroit Lions are the three teams tied for the NFC at 11-4, but the 49ers hold the lead.
They beat the Eagles in the opposite game and have a better conference record than the Lions. With breakers in hand, these two teams should have better records to earn a bye and home field advantage in the postseason. With Brock Purdy not expected to miss and just dealing with a Stinger injury, it’s hard to expect the 49ers to lose the top seed in the conference.
Their two remaining games are at the Washington Commander and at home against the Los Angeles Rams. San Francisco may have missed an opportunity to rest players in Week 18, but they should be able to win both games and secure first place in the NFC without help from Philly or Detroit.
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