Overview
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Thursday that Purdy will start Sunday at Arizona, stressing the decision centered on health rather than Mac Jones’ play.
- Shanahan reported Purdy was not limited and completed a full practice this week after the team nearly brought him back in a backup role last week.
- Purdy missed six games after aggravating a toe injury in Week 4 and says he feels healthy and ready to lead the offense.
- Purdy and team doctors said surgery was unnecessary, and the 49ers used a cautious, multi-week ramp with aggressive practices and post-session evaluations.
- Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall is expected to return, and Jones moves to the backup role after a 5–3 stretch that helped keep San Francisco in the NFC West race.