"Brock Purdy is reprising his role as the 49ers' starting quarterback Sunday, even if it could mean aggravating his turf toe (again) after being sidelined 8-of-10 games this season. I'm in a really good spot. It's the best I've felt this year, Purdy said after fully participating in Thursday's rainy practice. When you play the sport, that's just the case, guys are going to play banged up, dealing with things, going about their business, and doing what it takes."
"While Purdy said he indeed expects to play in his native Arizona against the Cardinals, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed in a NBC Sports Bay Area interview the move to bring back Purdy and to bench Mac Jones, who's started the past six games for the 49ers (6-4). After the 49ers' Nov. 2 win over the New York Giants, Shanahan said Purdy's toe would not be 100 percent healthy the rest of this season, yet Purdy now feels close enough to play at his optimal level."
Brock Purdy will resume starting at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers despite a lingering right big toe issue that previously sidelined him for much of the season. Purdy reported feeling the best he has all year after practicing fully and expects to play at home in Arizona against the Cardinals. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed the decision to reinstate Purdy and bench Mac Jones, who started the previous six games. Purdy emphasized he is returning based on his physical readiness, not contract considerations, and praised Jones for keeping the team competitive.
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