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49ers Start Brock Purdy in Week 11, Welcome Ricky Pearsall Back vs. Shorthanded Cardinals

Coaches praised Purdy’s sharp practice week as CB Deommodore Lenoir’s calf tightness puts his availability in doubt and could elevate Darrell Luter Jr.

Overview

  • Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Brock Purdy will start Sunday after full practices Thursday and Friday, calling it an “awesome week” for the quarterback.
  • Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak said Purdy looked more confident and had the arm strength the team expects after an extended ramp-up from turf toe.
  • Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall was cleared to play for the first time since Week 4 following a knee (PCL) injury and practiced fully to close the week.
  • Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir is questionable with a calf issue sustained in practice and will undergo an MRI, with Shanahan expressing confidence in Darrell Luter Jr. if needed.
  • Arizona enters depleted, listing 18 players on the injury report and ruling out Marvin Harrison Jr. (appendicitis), Mack Wilson, Will Johnson, Baron Browning, Jonah Williams and others.