Brock Purdy Unlikely To Play Week 8

By Jared Smola | Updated on Mon, Oct 20 2025 11:45 PM UTC

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said Monday that it'd be "a reach" for QB Brock Purdy (toe) to play against the Texans this weekend, according to insider Jerry McDonald. Purdy was limited in practice all last week, but the team continues to play it safe with his return from the second iteration of this toe injury. QB Mac Jones will likely make his sixth start of the season on Sunday. He was cooled off by a tough Falcons defense in Week 7 and gets another challenging matchup against Houston in Week 8.

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