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With Purdy Still Sidelined, 49ers Expect Mac Jones to Start vs. Buccaneers

Team leaders reiterate that Brock Purdy remains the starter once he is healthy.

Overview

  • Brock Purdy did not practice again Thursday as he rehabs turf toe and remains on a week-to-week timetable.
  • John Lynch said Mac Jones is trending in the right direction for Sunday after being limited with knee and oblique issues.
  • Multiple outlets, including reports relaying Adam Schefter’s update, indicate Jones is likely to start in Week 6 at Tampa Bay.
  • Jones has gone 3-0 in his starts, completing 66.7% of his passes for 905 yards with six touchdowns and one interception.
  • Injury notes: George Kittle remains out; Ricky Pearsall is still not practicing; Jauan Jennings returned in a limited capacity; safety Malik Mustapha’s practice window opened and he says he expects to play, while the Buccaneers listed Mike Evans and Chris Godwin as non-participants and Bucky Irving sidelined.