San Francisco 49ers to potentially continue with Mac Jones as starting QB, given Brock Purdy's uncertain fitness
San Francisco 49ers to Start Mac Jones as Quarterback Against Arizona Cardinals
In a surprising turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers are set to start Mac Jones as their quarterback in their upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals, with Brock Purdy listed as questionable due to toe and left shoulder injuries.
Jones, who was signed as Purdy's backup in the 2025 offseason, led the team to a 26-21 victory in Purdy's absence during the Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints. The backup quarterback showcased his skills, completing 26 of 39 passes for 279 yards, three touchdowns, and no interceptions.
Purdy, who missed the Week 2 game, has been a limited participant in practice from Wednesday through Friday. However, his toe injury is the bigger concern, and it remains unclear whether he will be able to play against the Cardinals.
If Purdy is kept inactive, the team will need to promote practice squad quarterback Adrian Martinez to the active roster to serve as the emergency QB.
Jauan Jennings and Connor Colby are also listed as questionable for the game due to ankle, shoulder, and groin injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Jordan Watkins and Spencer Burford have been ruled out of the game due to calf and knee injuries, respectively.
Coach Kyle Shanahan has stated that it's highly unlikely Purdy will start in the upcoming game. However, he has made progress and is not yet ready to return as the starting quarterback. The 49ers need to decide by Saturday whether Purdy will be active as the No. 2 quarterback or kept inactive as the emergency third quarterback.
Purdy has expressed a desire to play every game but also emphasized the importance of being cautious with his body. The team will be hoping for his speedy recovery, but in the meantime, they have confidence in Jones to steer them towards victory.
The game against the Arizona Cardinals is set to take place on Sunday. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how Jones will perform as the starting quarterback and whether Purdy will be able to make a comeback in the near future.
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