Overview
- San Francisco listed Brock Purdy among its inactives for Week 10, confirming Mac Jones as the starter against the Rams.
- Kyle Shanahan reiterated that “this is Brock’s team” when he is fully healthy, underscoring no permanent change at quarterback.
- Team reporting indicates the 49ers scrapped the idea of Purdy dressing as the No. 2, with plans for him to return directly to the starting role.
- Multiple insiders report Purdy is getting closer with a possible Week 11 return, a timeline characterized as hopeful rather than certain.
- Jones enters the game 5-2 as a starter with a 67.2% completion rate and 1,832 yards, including a strong prior outing versus Los Angeles.