What I'm seeing from the 49ers: Brock Purdy adjusting to facing sticky coverages
Briefly

The uptick in man coverage has significantly impacted the 49ers' offense, leading to difficulties in the red zone and decreased YAC production.
Brock Purdy's longer hold times on the ball this season are a direct consequence of reduced throwing windows presented by increased man coverage schemes.
Christian McCaffrey's absence is felt deeply; his contributions last season provided critical scoring and YAC production that has diminished this year.
While all teams face challenges, the 49ers could benefit from the fact that not every upcoming opponent implements strong man coverage like the Chiefs.
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