Overview
- Coach Kyle Shanahan said the decision centers on Purdy’s health and is not a response to Mac Jones’ recent performance.
- Purdy completed the team’s targeted run of aggressive practices with no setbacks, and Shanahan indicated there will be no mobility restrictions.
- After consulting multiple doctors, Purdy said surgery was never considered for the turf-toe injury.
- Mac Jones returns to the backup role after eight starts in which the 49ers went 5-3.
- Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is also set to play Sunday, bolstering a 6-4 team in a tight NFC West race.