Purdy Again Limited, Status Uncertain vs Giants

On The Herd, Fox analyst Joel Klatt compared Alabama QB Ty Simpson to Bo Nix and Joe Burrow, praising Simpson’s anticipation, accuracy and pocket fundamentals. Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth did not practice Wednesday with a quadriceps issue, is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Colts, and Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington would see increased targets if he misses; Freiermuth had a season-high 111 yards and two touchdowns the previous week and has been part of a three-way tight end rotation. The San Francisco 49ers announced Brock Purdy will be limited in practice for a third consecutive week as he manages a right toe sprain, leaving his status for Sunday at the New York Giants uncertain. Backup Mac Jones practiced fully despite a knee contusion, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy’s return “isn’t a long shot” but that he must prove the toe’s health in practice; several other 49ers players remained limited or out with injuries.