Overview

• San Francisco listed Brock Purdy inactive against the Rams, with wide receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings also out.
• Mac Jones made his third start of the season, and rookie Adrian Martinez was signed to the 53-man roster to serve as the backup.
• NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Purdy is week to week after the aggravation and could miss the Week 6 game at Tampa Bay.
• Observers highlighted that signing Martinez instead of using a final practice-squad elevation may indicate planning for a longer Purdy absence.
• The 49ers’ depth remains strained, with George Kittle on IR but a possible Week 6 return reported, Brandon Aiyuk still rehabbing an ACL, and Nick Bosa out for the season.