Overview
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Thursday that Brock Purdy will start Sunday in Arizona after meeting practice and medical benchmarks.
- Purdy missed six games with a turf toe injury, said he feels healthy, and noted multiple doctors saw no need for surgery.
- Shanahan said Purdy will not have planned limitations, though the toe may not fully resolve this season and will be monitored.
- Mac Jones shifts back to backup after eight starts and a 5-3 run that kept the 6-4 49ers in playoff contention.
- Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, sidelined since Week 4 with a knee injury, is also expected to return against the Cardinals.