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49ers' Brock Purdy to Miss Sixth Straight Start, Could Play Backup Role Against Rams
The 49ers will decide this week if Brock Purdy can play despite turf toe, balancing risk to their offense against the Rams' top-ranked pass rush.
- This week, Mac Jones will start against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium while Brock Purdy is listed as questionable, possibly serving only as a backup, coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.
- The injury timeline shows Brock Purdy injured his slow-healing right big-toe turf toe in Week 1, re-aggravated it in Week 4, and has not started since, creating week-to-week uncertainty.
- Practice reports show John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan say Purdy's practice workload has increased and may include a phased activation as game-day No. 2 or emergency third quarterback.
- The 49ers will rely on Mac Jones' 5-2 record and productive passing while facing the Rams defense, leveraging a stronger running game to reduce Jones' passing burden.
- With five grass games ahead, the San Francisco 49ers schedule opens a window for Brock Purdy's gradual return if he nears full health; coaches say a decision may come 'possibly this week' and his next start is Nov. 16, 2025.
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The Record49ers’ Brock Purdy to miss sixth straight start, could play backup role against Rams
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his sixth straight start for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury, but could be available in a backup role on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
·Hamilton, Canada
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49ers' Brock Purdy to miss sixth straight start, could play backup role against Rams
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his sixth straight start for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury, but could be available in a backup role on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.
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49ers injury report vs. Rams: Mac Jones to start again; Ricky Pearsall remains out
Mac Jones will make his sixth straight start in place of Brock Purdy when the 49ers (6-3) host the Los Angeles Rams (6-2) on Sunday.
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