The San Francisco 49ers are grappling with significant injuries as they lose key players like Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and potentially Javon Hargrave. With quarterback Brock Purdy dealing with back issues and day-to-day status, the team's winning chances diminish.
Despite Purdy's decent performance, a shake-up in strategy may be necessary. In contrast, the New Orleans Saints have excelled with a run-heavy approach that has worked this season, contrasted with the 49ers' less effective execution of similar tactics.