"San Francisco's dramatic 17-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks was a pyrrhic one, as tight end George Kittle suffered a hamstring injury that will see him miss four weeks after he was placed on injured reserve. Losing Kittle was a massive blow on its own, but worse news has come this week concerning quarterback Brock Purdy, who is reportedly set to miss two to five weeks with turf toe, a sprain at the base of the ligaments of the big toe."
"The 49ers are now set to turn to backup Mac Jones in Week 2, with the date of Purdy's return critical as San Francisco aims to avoid falling into a hole that quickly diminish hopes of returning to the playoffs. Jones is a quarterback whom many see as a perfect fit for head coach Kyle Shanahan's offensive system."
The San Francisco 49ers sustained significant injuries early in the 2025 season, losing tight end George Kittle to a hamstring that will sideline him for four weeks after placement on injured reserve. Quarterback Brock Purdy is reportedly expected to miss two to five weeks with turf toe, a sprain at the base of the big toe ligaments. Backup Mac Jones will start in Week 2 while Purdy recovers, creating urgency around the timing of Purdy's return to prevent an early deficit in the playoff race. Jones fits Kyle Shanahan's system but represents a downgrade from Purdy, and a multi-week absence would challenge San Francisco's postseason hopes. Week 2 at the New Orleans Saints is viewed as the most manageable matchup of the stretch, though the Superdome presents a difficult environment.
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