Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images A brutal fumble by the fourth-stringer has dug the 49ers quite the hole. The 49ers defense held strong for another series. The Eagles started 1-for-4 on third downs. Unfortunately, with a fourth-string quarterback, they’d need to play near flawless football. Thanks to a poor punt and a penalty, the 49ers were in business offensively. … [Read more...] about 49ers vs. Eagles third quarter thread: It keeps getting worse
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Josh Johnson ruled out with a concussion
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Johnson was forced into play early in the first quarter after Brock Purdy was knocked out with a right elbow injury. UPDATE: Quarterback Josh Johnson has officially been ruled out with a concussion. 49ers’ QB Josh Johnson now ruled out.— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 29, 2023 All hell is truly breaking loose in today’s NFC … [Read more...] about Josh Johnson ruled out with a concussion
49ers vs. Eagles 4th quarter thread: A painful, painful ending
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images To an otherwise incredible season The 49ers picked up a first down thanks to an excellent route by George Kittle. But after Spencer Burford allowed a quarterback hit, Johnson left the game and was being evaluated for a concussion. After the defense forced a three-and-out, Purdy remained in the game. The question everybody wanted to … [Read more...] about 49ers vs. Eagles 4th quarter thread: A painful, painful ending
Quarterback injuries catch up to the 49ers as they fall to the Eagles 31-7
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Just ... woof. Murphy’s Law today. The 49ers defense took the field to start the game, and it was a scary sight two plays in as Fred Warner went down on the field. What felt like doomsday only resulted in Warner missing two plays. But the bad news didn’t stop there, as San Francisco failed to get off the field on 3rd & 8 after … [Read more...] about Quarterback injuries catch up to the 49ers as they fall to the Eagles 31-7
Brock Purdy said he could not throw the football more than 5 to 10 yards after he suffered an elbow injury
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Plus, some quotes from Purdy’s teammates It was evident that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was suffering severe pain in his elbow. The only reason he re-entered the game was after his backup, and San Francisco’s fourth-string quarterback Josh Johnson, suffered a concussion. Before he went back into the game, Purdy was on the sideline … [Read more...] about Brock Purdy said he could not throw the football more than 5 to 10 yards after he suffered an elbow injury