Brock Purdy had a performance he’d like to forget against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas at Levi’s Stadium, throwing a career-high four interceptions before leaving the 49ers’ 33-19 loss with another stinger. While enduring some unlucky bounces during Week 16’s disaster, Purdy agreed with coach Kyle Shanahan on one play in particular that highlighted an area the second-year quarterback must improve.
Purdy believes he threw his first interception against Baltimore because he was too focused on having another big play against the Ravens and lost sight of more rational decisions. “That [first] drive, we had two really explosive plays, the third down and then the next play after that to George [Kittle] again,” Purdy told reporters on Thursday. “So, it’s like the emotion, everything’s built up, we’re feeling good, and then we call this play with what wasn’t the right coverage. So, for myself, it’s like, ‘All right, dude, progress and check it down.’
“In the moment, I was aggressive. I was like, ‘Alright, just had two big plays, I’m trying to fit this one in.’ Which, obviously, looking back on it was not the right decision, wasn’t the smart play as a quarterback.” Now, the 24-year-old understands he must keep his emotions in check, regardless of the excitement sparked by big-time plays.
