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49ers Rule Brock Purdy Inactive vs. Rams as Mac Jones Starts Again

The team is prioritizing full recovery from turf toe, reaffirming he will reclaim QB1 only when he can play without limitation.

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.