Overview
- Purdy confirmed he feels healthy and said multiple doctors advised surgery was unnecessary for his turf toe issue.
- Shanahan announced Thursday that Purdy will start Sunday in Arizona after passing an aggressive practice progression.
- Mac Jones went 5-3 in eight starts during Purdy’s absence and now reverts to the backup role.
- Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is set to return from a Week 4 knee injury for the same game.
- San Francisco sits 6-4 in a tight NFC West race; in two appearances this season Purdy has 586 passing yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions.