Brock Purdy had a solid night playing with Ricky Pearsall. Despite the home loss, the chemistry between the two San Francisco 49ers players was evident in the passes Pearsall caught, earning him praise from the team’s quarterback.
Following the 49ers‘ loss to the Lions, Purdy acknowledged Pearsall’s strong performance, highlighted by his touchdown and eight receptions. “We’ve all seen that in Ricky since he’s been here…” Purdy said, noting that things could continue to improve for the wide receiver with the team.
Purdy expressed his desire to build even stronger chemistry with Pearsall, stating, “I know that it will be good for us moving forward, just our chemistry…” He also added, “He’s going to continue to do that stuff for us,” as part of his message to his teammate.
Ricky Pearsall had a night to remember, racking up 141 receiving yards—the first time this NFL season he surpassed 100 yards in a game. He also recorded his second touchdown of the season on 8 receptions from 10 targets.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 30: Ricky Pearsall #14 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled after his reception by Terrion Arnold #0 of the Detroit Lions during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium on December 30, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
A Record-Setting Night with Purdy
This wasn’t just Pearsall’s best game in terms of receiving yards and receptions; he also achieved his second-longest catch of the season, a 40-yard reception, just behind the 46-yard play he had against the Cowboys. Notably, this was the first time he was targeted 10 or more times in a game this season, highlighting his strong connection with Brock Purdy.
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George Kittle Delivers Another Solid Performance
Alongside Pearsall, George Kittle also had a standout night in the 49ers’ home loss, finishing with 112 receiving yards, the second-highest on the team. However, despite his 8 receptions, Kittle was unable to find the end zone.