In all, Purdy had a team that, in three-wide receiver sets, featured Bell, a slow Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, a second-string, journeyman tight end in Eric Saubert, and Jordan Mason, all behind a line that was getting worked over by an unimpressive Rams’ front again and again. Still, Purdy put three touchdowns on the board with that offense.

San Francisco punted the ball away, and Los Angeles ended up scoring a game-winning field goal moments later. Many fans have been pointing the finger at Bell and blaming him for the loss, but Purdy stepped in to defend his teammate, saying he should have made a better throw on the play.

QB Brock Purdy often has his success discounted because he’s surrounded by so many terrific weapons, but with so many guys out, he was going to have to essentially do it h