49ers to Rest QB Brock Purdy in Finale, Sam Darnold to Start

Move comes as San Francisco secures No. 1 seed in NFL playoffs, several key players nursing injuries.

San Francisco 49ers' quarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the regular-season finale, with Sam Darnold starting in his place.
Purdy finishes his first full regular season as starter with impressive statistics, including setting the franchise record for yards passing with 4,280.
Darnold gets his first start of the season for the Niners, providing an opportunity to showcase his skills for potential teams next season.
Several other players, including starting running back Christian McCaffrey, will also sit out due to injuries.
The 49ers have already secured the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs.