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49ers Host Jaguars With Purdy Nearing Return After Bosa’s ACL Loss

Jacksonville brings the NFL’s highest turnover rate into Sunday’s 4:05 p.m. ET game at Levi’s Stadium.

Overview

  • San Francisco (3-0) faces Jacksonville (2-1) on Sept. 28 at 4:05 p.m. ET, with BetMGM listing the 49ers as 3-point favorites.
  • Quarterback Brock Purdy practiced on a limited basis this week after a toe injury and is trending toward playing following a two-game absence.
  • Star edge rusher Nick Bosa is out for the season with a torn ACL, and the 49ers elevated Robert Beal Jr. while adding William Bradley-King and Jaylen Mahoney to the practice squad.
  • The Jaguars’ defense has forced turnovers on 26.5% of drives, best in the league, contributing to a plus-5 turnover differential.
  • Jacksonville leads the NFL with 14 dropped passes through three games, and WR Dyami Brown (shoulder) is uncertain as RB Bhayshul Tuten practiced in a non-contact jersey.