How 49ers QB Purdy played in NFL preseason debut vs. Saints

SANTA CLARA — It was an inauspicious start for Brock Purdy and the 49ers' offense Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints, but mainly because it wasn't the group the quarterback usually has at his side. With much of the starting lineup sitting out of the game, Purdy was unable to get into a rhythm in his 2024 NFL preseason debut at Levi's Stadium. The signal-caller completed just two of his six pass attempts for 11 yards across three drives. George Kittle, Deebo Samuel, Kyle Juszczyk, Christian McCaffrey and Jauan Jennings all watched from the sidelines while their quarterback attempted to move the ball down the field. Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Willliams remain off the field with each involved in contract disputes. Purdy's first drive only lasted five plays and moved the ball 10 yards, but it was his most productive drive of the night. The longest play was a six-yard pass to tight end Brayden Willis. Undrafted free agent Cody Schrader carried the ball twice, once for five yards and another for a loss of one. The starting offensive line included Jaylon Moore at left tackle, Nick Zakelj at left guard, Jake Brendel at center, rookie Dominick Puni at right guard and Colton...