However, Brock Purdy noted that the fatigue from three consecutive years of deep playoff runs significantly contributed to the team's struggles during the 2024 NFL season.

During an appearance on the Built 4 More podcast, Purdy mentioned that the compressed offseason schedule following their Super Bowl run left players feeling 'tired.'

From 2021 to 2023, the San Francisco 49ers consistently reached the NFC Championship Game and advanced to the Super Bowl in 2023, playing more games than all teams except the Kansas City Chiefs.

Key players like Brandon Aiyuk, Christian McCaffrey, and Trent Williams collectively played only 31 games due to injuries, severely impacting the team's performance.

He emphasized that the physical toll of such an extended season requires adequate recovery time, particularly for older veterans.

The 49ers faced unprecedented injury challenges in 2024, being the most injured team in the NFL according to adjusted games lost statistics.

Dre Greenlaw, a significant player, participated in only two games after suffering a ruptured Achilles during Super Bowl 58 against the Chiefs.

Additionally, Purdy, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa all missed multiple games during the season, further contributing to the team's struggles.

As a result of these challenges, the 2024 season marked the 49ers' worst record (6-11) since Kyle Shanahan's second season as head coach in 2018.