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49ers Name Mac Jones Week 3 Starter as Purdy ‘Highly Unlikely’ vs. Cardinals

The 2-0 49ers weigh emergency-only availability for Brock Purdy with George Kittle already on injured reserve.

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San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Spencer Burford, right, shown in a preseason game at Levi’s Stadium in August, was placed on injured reserve Saturday. The move means he must miss at least four games. 
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 5: Fullback Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers runs downfield during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
Adrian Martinez #15 of the New York Jets in action during the NFL Preseason 2025 game between New York Jets and New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on August 16, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Giants won 31-12.

Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy is highly unlikely to start and is being evaluated only for No. 2 or emergency No. 3 quarterback duties after limited practices.
  • San Francisco plans to bolster depth by elevating practice-squad QB Adrian Martinez, with Purdy officially listed as questionable.
  • Jones gets a second straight start after a 26-of-39, 279-yard, three-touchdown, zero-interception performance in the Week 2 win at New Orleans.
  • The 49ers’ injury list remains lengthy: Kittle is on IR, Jauan Jennings is questionable, Spencer Burford is out, rookie LG Connor Colby is questionable, and rookie WR Jordan Watkins is ruled out.
  • Both teams enter 2-0 for the Levi’s Stadium matchup, and sportsbooks have San Francisco favored by about 2.5 points.