Purdy admits trait he should change after four-pick recreation vs. Ravens

SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s will to win was on full show within the 49ers’ 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and whereas that’s principally an excellent factor, the quarterback might want to regulate his decision-making transferring ahead.

Purdy uncharacteristically threw 4 interceptions within the loss, however his third may need been his worst determination. A number of penalty flags already had been on the sector when the quarterback lofted the ball up for George Kittle however was intercepted by Ravens security Kyle Hamilton.

“I noticed some flags thrown as I used to be scrambling,” Purdy mentioned. “Not precisely certain of what or who it was on, and so my thoughts was attempting to make a play. And truthfully, I am unable to make a foul play worse. I’ve to know that.

“For me to throw throughout my physique again in the midst of the sector with a man on George, that is very dumb of me. So, I’ve bought to throw the ball away and stay to combat one other play, and punt and be keen to punt. So, that is one thing I’ve to study from the onerous means.”

On the time, Purdy’s need to make up for his two earlier interceptions influenced his decision-making. On the time, the 49ers had been solely down 5 factors with a whole lot of recreation left to play.

Purdy realizes it’s not all on himself to win the sport, or drive performs when they won’t be there, however he felt the necessity to make up for his errors. Generally, nevertheless, the higher determination is to ship the punt unit out onto the sector.

“I believe it is simpler to take action when you do not have that many turnovers occurring, or the sport is an in depth recreation,” Purdy mentioned. “However when issues are in my thoughts of, all proper, you’ve got tousled a pair instances, I’ve to discover a option to make a play.

“That is the place I believe I’ve to develop and be keen. Like I mentioned, a foul play occurs, throw the ball away, punt the ball, the sport’s nonetheless manageable to return again. These are issues I’ve to get higher at and perceive.”

Purdy’s probability to bounce again will come shortly because the 49ers head again to the East Coast on a brief week to face off with the Washington Commanders on New Yr’s Eve.

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