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49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Makes Final Decision on Brock Purdy for Week 3

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Makes Final Decision on Brock Purdy for Week 3

Summary

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has decided that quarterback Brock Purdy will not play in Week 3 due to a turf toe injury. Mac Jones will start as quarterback for the second week in a row in the upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals. Shanahan wants to allow Purdy more time to recover fully before returning him to the field.

Key Facts

  • Brock Purdy, the 49ers' quarterback, has a turf toe injury.
  • Purdy was expected to possibly return for Week 3 but is confirmed not to play.
  • Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers' head coach, stated it's "highly unlikely" Purdy will start.
  • Mac Jones will start as quarterback against the Arizona Cardinals.
  • The 49ers have victories against the Seattle Seahawks and the New Orleans Saints.
  • Mac Jones threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns in the victory against the Saints.
  • The upcoming game against the Cardinals will be a tough divisional matchup.
  • Purdy might return in Week 4 when the 49ers play against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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