49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been training together for more than a year, and they are showing off their strong on-field chemistry.
The second-year quarterback acknowledged that their combined playing time on the field accounts for a portion of their output, but he also gave the wideout’s physical attributes credit.
Purdy stated on Tuesday, “You watch the film, the separation that he creates.” When the ball is in his hands, he must instinctively shift into second gear to avoid DBs or other players on the field. He handles everything. Furthermore, in my opinion, he is among the NFL’s most underappreciated receivers.
The 49ers’ offense boasts a lot of star power, but in his fourth season with the club, Kaiyuk has stood out. With 43 receptions for 831 yards and four touchdowns on 61 targets, the wide receiver leads the team in receiving.
With 21 receptions on 28 targets through five games, Houston Texans receiver Noah Brown leads the NFL with 19.3 yards per reception, which Aiyuk has achieved. Aiyuk is on track to finish the season with about 1,500 yards if he keeps up this pace.
“For us, I believe it began in camp,” Purdy remarked. “After I returned, all I did was watch B.A. run and his transitions between pauses. Compared to Deebo [Samuel], he is distinct.from George [Kittle].”
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Purdy clarified that their productivity has changed as a result of learning to adapt to Aiyuk’s rapid direction changes. A quarterback may need to spend more time in the pocket with an additional hitch if other targets take a little longer to perfect their routes.
Purdy has learned to expect Aiyuk’s abrupt direction changes in his routes.
Purdy remarked, “B.A. just has length, man, he’s got range.” “I am aware of his potential destinations, places where he won’t be, and where I should not toss the ball. Tossing with expectation is very important to me. He is aware of this, and together we have managed to get him where he needs to be when I let up the ball.
Almost all of the league’s metrics, including as completion % (70.2), touchdown percentage (6.5), yards gained per completion (13.8), yards per attempt (9.7), and passer rating (115.1), are being led by Purdy with Aiyuk as his primary target.
Purdy attributes their enhanced output to Aiyuk’s diligence. It appears like the wideout’s commitment to honing his route running is paying off.
Purdy commented, “It seems like he can cut on a dime and get in and out of things pretty quickly.” Additionally, his explosiveness off the line causes DBs to push back, which facilitates the creation of separation. I can kind of envision where he is going to be as a quarterback. It facilitates it.
“He is always where he needs to be, which is all you could ask for in a quarterback—I have complete faith in him.”
