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Forty-Niners' Pearsall Struggles Post-Injury

The San Francisco Forty-Niners first-round draft pick, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, has been struggling since returning from a knee injury, with low production in three games. Despite earlier success, Pearsall has only caught five passes for twenty yards. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak attributes this to missed opportunities, defensive coverages, and missed throws by quarterback Brock Purdy. As the team heads into the postseason, improving Pearsalls performance is crucial for their playoff success.

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