The San Francisco 49ers have been dealt a tough blow as rookie quarterback Brock Purdy has been placed in the concussion protocol. Purdy was injured in the fourth quarter of the team’s Week 5 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
The injury occurred when Purdy was hit by Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald. Purdy was slow to get up after the hit and was immediately taken to the locker room for further evaluation. After further evaluation, it was determined that Purdy had suffered a concussion and he was placed in the concussion protocol.
This is a tough blow for the 49ers, as Purdy had been playing well in his first season with the team. He had thrown for over 1,000 yards and seven touchdowns in five games and had been showing signs of improvement each week.
The 49ers will now have to turn to veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo to lead the team in Purdy’s absence. Garoppolo has been with the team since 2017 and has had success in the past, but he has also struggled with injuries and inconsistency in recent years.
The 49ers will also have to rely on their defense to keep them in games while Purdy is out. The defense has been playing well this season, allowing just 18.6 points per game, which is good for sixth-best in the league.
It is unclear how long Purdy will be out, but it is likely that he will miss at least a few weeks. The 49ers will need to find a way to win without their rookie quarterback if they want to remain competitive in the NFC West.
The injury to Purdy is a tough blow for the 49ers, but they will need to find a way to move forward without him if they want to remain competitive in the division. It will be interesting to see how Garoppolo and the defense respond in Purdy’s absence.