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49ers Poised for Brock Purdy Return After Holding Him Out vs. Rams

Kyle Shanahan said he kept Purdy inactive as a precaution, reaffirming that the starting job returns to him once he is fully cleared.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 09: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers’ Mac Jones before playing Los Angeles Rams during NFL game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday.
Niners quarterback Mac Jones prepares to release a pass, which resulted in a touchdown catch by tight end Luke Farrell in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Rams at Levi’s Stadium.
Niners quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw Sunday. He completed 33 of 39 passes for 319 yards and three touchdowns against the Rams at Levi’s Stadium. 

Overview

  • Shanahan said Purdy "could have gone" against the Rams, and multiple reports, including FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer, indicate the team expects him to be available next week vs. the Cardinals barring a setback.
  • Mac Jones went 33-of-39 for 319 yards with three touchdowns and one interception in the 42-26 loss, extending a run of high-efficiency starts in Purdy’s absence.
  • The 49ers continue to prioritize a cautious timetable after Purdy’s Week 4 re-aggravation of turf toe, with Shanahan reiterating Purdy resumes QB1 when healthy.
  • General manager John Lynch said trade-deadline prices were too high and the team chose discipline, a stance George Kittle publicly backed.
  • San Francisco is 6-4 and still in the playoff hunt despite season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa and Fred Warner, with players citing expected offensive reinforcements.