49ers QB Brock Purdy ‘fine’ after hitting head on turf vs. Bengals

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Brock Purdy appeared to hit the back of his head on the Levi's Stadium ground late in the fourth quarter of the 49ers' 31-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Television viewers had reason to be alarmed because of Purdy's status, as he was cleared out of concussion protocol just one day earlier. But the incident was not identified by athletic trainers who are assigned to spot such incidents from the booth at NFL games and identify players who have possibly sustained concussions. Purdy remained in the game. "There was a scare when you see the tape — or when I saw the tape," coach Kyle Shanahan said on a conference call Monday with reporters. "But talking to him (Purdy) after the game and talking to him today, it's been totally fine." Purdy fumbled on the next play after the play on which Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle D.J. Reader was penalized for a low hit on 49ers' quarterback. Purdy remained in the game for the final two snaps of the game, on which he completed two passes for 71 yards in the closing seconds. Shanahan said he did not see in real time how Purdy appeared to hit the ground or how he grabbed at his helmet in the immediate...