In the\u00a049ers’ 23-17 loss\u00a0to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk looked like they still are in the process of rebuilding the chemistry they\u2019ve shown in the past.<\/p>\n
Aiyuk caught four of his five targets for 43 yards at U.S. Bank Stadium, which was\u00a0an improvement from Week 1\u00a0when he caught only two of his five targets for 28 yards. Purdy believes it’s only a matter of time before they both improve on the field.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think he looks pretty good and stuff, but I’m not dropping back thinking B.A.’s not been like what he was like,\u201d Purdy said after the loss. \u201cI don’t think that at all. For me, I go through my reads. He’s been where he needs to be.\u201d<\/p>\n
Aiyuk and Purdy have had just two short weeks of on-field practice together since the end of the 2023 NFL season, as the wide receiver “held in” during training camp this summer amid contract negotiations. As they get more time together, Purdy knows their opportunities will increase, but the quarterback believes his receiver has been putting in the work.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s probably a couple routes maybe in certain looks where we both could have been better on some stuff, but that\u2019s like early in the season stuff if you ask me,\u201d Purdy said. \u201cI know we’ll continue to get better together in our connection. For four quarters, I thought B.A. grinded and, you know, went and competed, man. I’m proud of him for that.\u201d<\/p>\n