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.

While Hargraves' play down the stretch can probably be blamed on his injury, the same can't be said about Brandon Aiyul and Ronnie Ball who came into the game looking to make some plays for a 49ers offense without George Kittle and Deebo Samuel but ended up costing their team more than they produced on the field.

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a heartbreaking collapse in Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. After seemingly controlling much of the contest,

QB Brock Purdy will be day to day as he deals with back soreness, while DT Javon Hargrave is likely out for the remainder of the season.

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.