"Purdy won't start. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that duty still belongs to backup Mac Jones when the 49ers (5-3) visit the Giants (2-6) at the Meadowlands Sunday (CBS, 10 a.m.) But Shanahan left open the possibility that Purdy could be active and be No. 2 ahead of Adrian Martinez. He didn't commit to it, however. He has a chance to be available, Shanahan said. With the situation still to be determined, Purdy did not speak to the media."
"Shanahan acknowledged that playing Purdy would risk aggravating since he's not completely healthy but noted, there's a risk with everything. Purdy last started on Sept. 28 in a 26-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was originally injured in Week 1 against Seattle, playing start to finish and woke up the next morning sore. He sat out wins over New Orleans and Arizona in favor of Jones."
"Leading in to the Jacksonville game, Purdy was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday and was a full participant on Friday. This time, Purdy was limited all week, including Friday, and according to Shanahan, got in considerably more work leading in to the Jaguars than he did this week. The first time, we let him get all the starter reps and it was great, Shanahan said."
Brock Purdy remained sidelined and will not start Sunday, with Mac Jones named the starter for the 49ers at the Giants. Shanahan allowed that Purdy could be active as the No. 2 quarterback ahead of Adrian Martinez but did not commit to that designation. Purdy has been limited in practice all week and has not fully recovered from an earlier injury sustained in Week 1. Coaches eased his return compared with prior weeks to avoid re-injury. The team hopes Purdy can complete three full practice sessions next week to prepare for the Rams.
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