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This week has been all about Brock Purdy’s injury status swinging the mood in San Francisco and even across NFL fandom. According to the 49ers’ own media center, Purdy addressed reporters Thursday and detailed how his toe injury, which happened during a scramble late in the first half against Seattle, only really hit him after the game ended. He kept his mindset tough as ever, saying he’d play if able but emphasizing that it’s now a day-to-day ordeal. When asked about suiting up this weekend, he made it clear: every game matters but he has to be smart with his body and there’d be no decision until pretty much game time. He admitted he’d never dealt with a toe injury before and now has major respect for just how impactful that small joint can be on an athlete’s explosiveness and movement.

It’s not just talk, though—Purdy backed it up by participating in practice on a limited basis both Wednesday and Thursday, which Adam Schefter reported as a glimmer of hope for worried 49ers fans. Despite the optimism around his progress, head coach Kyle Shanahan has set expectations, telling reporters and reaffirming to NFL.com and ABC7 that it’s “highly unlikely” Purdy will start Sunday against the Cardinals. The best-case scenario sees Purdy as a backup or even the emergency third quarterback, leaving the door open for Mac Jones, who shocked everyone last week with 279 yards and three touchdowns in his 49ers debut. Social media had fun with this, with fans joking on X that Purdy wasn’t about to risk losing his starting job to Jones and urging him to rest up. Viral clips of Purdy’s press conference and the hashtag #PurdyProgress have been circulating, reflecting a wave of support and the ever-present speculation about team dynamics if Jones continues to thrive.

In business or endorsement news, there’s been no sign of any new major contracts or public promotional work—Purdy’s focus is firmly on recovery and returning to the field. No significant public appearances outside of his mandated media work have made the headlines either. That said, his words this week are already being quoted by sports writers and fans alike, adding an unexpected chapter to his resilient reputation.

As of today, with final roster decisions pending Saturday, all eyes are on whether Purdy dresses at all against Arizona. If anything changes, you know we’ll have it here first. Thanks for listening to Brock Purdy Biography Flash—hit subscribe so you never miss an update on this rising star and search “Biography Flash” for more great biographies.

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