Overview
- San Francisco confirmed Mac Jones will not start in Week 12 against Carolina, with Brock Purdy retaining the job.
- Kyle Shanahan reinforced Purdy's status despite a rough Monday night that featured three first-half interceptions and rising calls for a change.
- Jones impressed while filling in earlier this season during Purdy's toe recovery, which helped revive his career under Shanahan.
- Team guidance indicates any quarterback switch would be driven by Purdy's health rather than performance fluctuations.
- Jones remains under contract through 2026 and could attract offseason trade interest, though the 49ers may also keep him as insurance.