49ers report card: How many groups failed playoff test in Seattle?

"F Brock Purdy got drilled on the first snap, and this unit stayed askew as he desperately searched for targets that never materialized. Jake Tonges, the Week 1 hero, started in place of an injured George Kittle and fumbled away the 49ers' second possession before leaving with a foot injury. Things were so off that a double flea-flicker screen amounted to just a 1-yard gain from Demarcus Robinson. Purdy threw for 140 yards (15-of-27, one interception, one fumble), and this game underscored how the 49ers must address the wide receiver spot this offseason."

"F Purdy's 37 yards (five scrambles) were two more than McCaffrey had on 11 carries, with none longer than eight yards from the 49ers' offensive catalyst who was hindered by a left shoulder stinger. Brian Robinson only gained 4 yards on three carries, and, as this dissolved into a lost cause, Jordan James got his first NFL carries (six for 28 yards). The Seahawks have not allowed a 100-yard rusher in 27 games, and the 49ers must be ready to change that next season."

"F Sam Darnold's strained oblique didn't derail their offense, and he committed no turnovers while getting sacked twice (C.J. West, Malik Mustapha). No defensive end even hit Darnold, reflecting the season's inept production that was impacted by Nick Bosa's and Mykel Williams' exits to knee injuries. Renardo Green got benched briefly to get an earful from coach Kyle Shanahan for his improper coverage, then Darrell Luter gave up a touchdown catch in his place. The 49ers broke up no passes, and they had no interceptions for the 15th game this season. Awful."

The 49ers lost 41-6 to the Seahawks in a divisional playoff at Lumen Field. Brock Purdy was repeatedly hit and finished 15-of-27 for 140 yards with an interception and a fumble while receivers produced almost no impact. Jake Tonges replaced an injured George Kittle, fumbled and exited with a foot injury. The run game struggled as Christian McCaffrey was limited by a left shoulder stinger and other backs gained only short yardage. The pass defense generated no turnovers or pass breakups, missed pressures with key edge rushers out, and allowed coverage mistakes that resulted in a touchdown.

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