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49ers Tap Mac Jones as Likely Starter for Falcons Game as George Kittle Eyes Return

Brock Purdy remains limited with a toe injury.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: Brock Purdy #13 and Mac Jones #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the game at Lumen Field on September 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 07: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the second quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the game at Lumen Field on September 07, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers drops a pass in front of Trent McDuffie #22 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Kyle Shanahan said Mac Jones "most likely" starts after a full Thursday practice, with final clearance still to come.
  • Brock Purdy was limited again Thursday in his return from turf toe and has missed four games since aggravating the injury.
  • George Kittle practiced on a limited basis and said he "fully" plans to play Sunday night following recovery from a hamstring tear.
  • The latest report listed Ricky Pearsall and Yetur Gross-Matos as non-participants, while Dominick Puni and Skyy Moore returned in limited roles and multiple defensive tackles moved to full participation.
  • San Francisco remains 4-2 but is short-handed on defense, with Fred Warner facing a lengthy absence after ankle surgery and Nick Bosa already out with a torn ACL.