Overview

• Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy is a long shot for Sunday and estimated a two-to-five week timeline for his return.
• George Kittle is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, and Christian McCaffrey is expected to play under careful workload management.
• New Orleans ruled out defensive end Chase Young (calf) and guard Trevor Penning (toe) for the matchup, according to ESPN.
• The Saints released rookie quarterback Hunter Dekkers, elevating Tyler Shough to primary backup behind starter Spencer Rattler.
• Rookie right tackle Taliese Fuaga returned to limited practice and is listed as questionable, while potential changes include Jonas Sanker stepping in at safety if needed.