Brock Purdy’s trust issues with his wide receiver corps threaten to derail the San Francisco 49ers’ momentum, as injuries leave him relying almost exclusively on Mike Evans. With Evans sidelined by Achilles tendonitis and top targets like Jacob Cowing and Jordan Watkins unable to fill the void, the 49ers’ offense sputtered against the Washington Commanders, scoring just three points in the second half and logging only 72 total yards. Can San Francisco revive its passing game before a crucial matchup with the Atlanta Falcons? Special teams concerns are mounting, too. Jacob Cowing’s struggles as punt returner—highlighted by a recent muff and an earlier costly fumble against the Seattle Seahawks—raise the question: Is it time for the 49ers to turn to Xavier Smith or Brandon Codrington? As the bye week approaches and the 49ers stand at 6-0, every decision could impact the playoff run.