Following the San Francisco 49ers’ humiliating playoff loss to the Seattle Seahawks, franchise quarterback Brock Purdy delivered a pointed message aimed directly at fans who disappeared the moment adversity hit. Speaking candidly after the season-ending defeat, Purdy challenged what it truly means to stand behind a team when the spotlight fades and the losses sting.

“Being a 49ers fan isn’t just about celebrating wins,” Purdy said. “It’s about showing up when it’s hard. If you’re not standing with this team now, don’t expect to celebrate when success comes back.”

The remarks came after San Francisco’s crushing defeat to the Seattle Seahawks, a game that unraveled quickly and ended the 49ers’ postseason run in stunning fashion. What began as a football loss soon spilled into something larger — a reckoning between players and portions of the fanbase who turned on the team almost instantly.

Purdy’s words ignited immediate debate across 49ers Nation. Supporters praised the young quarterback for speaking honestly and defending a locker room that battled through injuries, pressure, and expectations all season. Critics, however, questioned whether it was fair to call out fans after such a lopsided loss.

But Purdy didn’t retreat from the message.

His comments weren’t about silencing criticism of performance. They were about drawing a line between accountability and abandonment — between demanding excellence and walking away when the results don’t come.

Inside the organization, the quarterback’s stance resonated. Teammates understood the message clearly: losses can be owned, mistakes can be corrected, but commitment should never be conditional.

As the San Francisco 49ers enter a critical offseason filled with questions about direction, identity, and recovery, Purdy’s words linger far beyond the final score.

Loyalty, he reminded everyone, isn’t measured when banners are raised.

It’s measured when seasons end in disappointment — and who still chooses to stand there when the lights go out.