On Monday Night Football, December 25th, the 49ers’ quarterback, Brock Purdy, appeared helpless without offensive tackle Trent Williams. Williams left the field due to a groin injury, exposing Purdy in a matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. This ultimately led the team to a loss, marking the end of their road to the playoffs.
In last night’s game, Brock Purdy threw four interceptions but failed to score a touchdown. Without Trent Williams, he struggled to find the end zone.
Trent Williams Got Injured Against Baltimore Ravens
Trent Williams left the field after a groin injury. While it appears to be a significant injury, medical personnel have advised him not to return, as confirmed by head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Trent Williams wanted to go back in the game, but medical personnel advised against it, according to Kyle Shanahan
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) December 26, 2023
Williams will have an MRI on his injured groin tomorrow to determine its severity 🙏 pic.twitter.com/3EaUug03zn
Trent Williams continues to stay on the sidelines, tending to his groin injury. Although he seems to be walking around without significant concern, it wouldn’t be surprising if Coach Kyle Shanahan decides to keep his star left tackle out for the rest of the game, especially given the team’s 21-point deficit.
Tomorrow, Williams is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his injured groin, a crucial step in determining the severity of the injury.
After the loss, Brock Purdy, Nick Bosa, and Christian McCaffrey shared their thoughts on the game.
After a disappointing performance by QB Brock Purdy, the 49er faithful directed their frustration towards him. NFL fans began trolling Purdy, asserting that he is not the MVP without the support of OT Trent Williams. Other players also shared their thoughts about their team leader during the post-game conference.
“I don’t think Brock ever needs encouraging words. He’s a pro’s pro. He’s one of the best players in this entire league.”
CMC on Brock Purdy
“I have to look myself in the mirror….watch what plays I need to get better…make some cleaner decisions
Brock Purdy
“He just wants to do the best for this group. He’s our guy. He’s our leader and I talked to him just now and told him, on to the next.”
Nick Bosa on his message to Brock Purdy
Trent Williams Injury Update
Trent Williams personally assured news reporters, saying, “I’m good. I’ll be all right.”
Williams tells reporters in locker room “I’m good. I’ll be all right.”
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) December 26, 2023
Short week for the Niners before trip to Washington this week. https://t.co/Pp2sIHbKAS