How Purdy Helped Allen From 49ers Sideline vs. Packers

How Purdy Helped Allen From 49ers Sideline vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Quarterback Brock Purdy couldn’t play along 49ers’ 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday due to a shoulder injury.

But that didn’t stop him from doing what he could on the sidelines to help his interim replacement — San Francisco backup Brandon Allen.

After the game, Allen praised Purdy’s assistance as another set of eyes between drives.

“(Purdy) was great,” Allen told reporters. “He asked how I saw it, what he saw. Some of the rotation stuff they had going on and how he saw it. Ideas on where to get the ball. But he was really helpful on the sideline for me.”

While the 49ers’ blowout loss doesn’t inspire much confidence moving forward, Allen put together a solid performance for a backup quarterback given the circumstances. With left tackle Trent Williams inactiveAllen went 17 for 19 for 199 yards and one more touchdown tight end George Kittle.

Allen threw an interception, although one could argue that it wasn’t really his fault because the throw deflected the hands of receiver Deebo Samuel. Allen also fumbled once while being sacked in the second half.

Still — especially given San Francisco’s nine penalties for 77 yards — it’s hard to expect more from a backup quarterback making his first regular-season start in three years. And given Allen’s comments, Purdy’s advice could have played a significant role in the solid show.

In return, it could give coach Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers’ more confidence going forward if they ever need Allen to replace Purdy again.

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