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49ers’ ‘trusting’ Purdy to gauge his comeback as Jones charges toward Giants’ challenge
Brock Purdy continues limited practice reps as the 49ers evaluate his readiness to return from turf toe injury ahead of Week 9 matchup with the Giants.
- This week, the San Francisco 49ers are awaiting a decision on quarterback Brock Purdy's Week 9 status after he was limited in Wednesday's practice for a third straight week, with his absence potentially extending to five games.
- Purdy's turf-toe history shows he suffered the injury in Week 1, re-aggravated it after Week 4, and the 49ers have been reluctant to place him on Injured Reserve with an unclear return date.
- Mac Jones, the fill-in quarterback, is 4-2 as a starter and wearing a left-knee brace, and practice updates show several players returned this week, shifting 49ers depth.
- With the NFC West race close, the 49ers face pressure as General Manager John Lynch said `A lot of it at this point is going to be on trusting Brock and where he's at`.
- Purdy's recent game tape shows he hasn't passed for over 200 yards in two games, while Giants defensive linemen Brian Burns, Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux, and Abdul Carter will pressure San Francisco's pass game.
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49ers' Klay Kubiak Shares Cryptic Update on Brock Purdy's Status for Giants Game
The San Francisco 49ers are still awaiting an update on injured QB Brock Purdy’s status. Purdy suffered a turf toe injury in Week 1 against the Seahawks and made his return in Week 4 against the Jaguars, only to re-aggravate his injury in the loss. He hasn’t played since, and while the Niners have been reticent to place him on Injured Reserve (IR), his return date is still unclear. After practice on Thursday, San Francisco offensive coordinator …
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