49ers HC Kyle Shanahan Makes Final Decision on Brock Purdy for Week 3
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After a whirlwind week of updates regarding San Francisco 49ers star quarterback Brock Purdy, the decision has been made on whether he will play in Week 3.
Purdy was ruled out during Week 2 after suffering a form of turf toe. Though there was speculation that it would be a longer-term injury, Purdy began to make great progress in practice leading to Week 3.
Purdy's status for Week 3 remains questionable, and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted at the idea that he could be suiting up. However, that appears not to be the case.
According to multiple reports, Purdy will not be starting. This will lead to Mac Jones getting his second start of the season.
Though the hope was the the star signal caller would be healed enough to get the call, the 49ers appear to be playing things safe with Purdy.
This story will be updated...