Hopes were high that first-year quarterback Brock Purdy could pull out an improbable upset to send the San Francisco 49ers to the Super Bowl, but all his team’s best efforts fell short of the mark against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
The Eagles dominated in nearly every aspect of this game, especially when they sent Purdy to the bench with a wrist injury in the first quarter. This was one of the sloppiest games played by the 49ers this season and was characterized by their undisciplined play and penalties that came to define their effort.
Here are 3 key reasons why San Francisco saw their season end on Sunday:
