49ers Start Mac Jones Against Giants While Brock Purdy Remains Questionable

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to recover from a stubborn right big toe injury that has limited him to just two games this season. Although Purdy is listed as questionable and has participated in limited practice reps, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Mac Jones will start at quarterback against the New York Giants, marking Jones' fifth consecutive start. Shanahan acknowledged that Purdy is not fully healthy but could be available as a backup or emergency option behind Jones and Adrian Martinez. Purdy's injury, sustained in Week 1 and aggravated in Week 4, has caused frustration for the quarterback as he works to return to the field. The 49ers have managed a 4-2 record in games started by Jones, who has demonstrated solid performance despite the team's ongoing injury challenges. Meanwhile, the Giants face their own injury problems, particularly in their secondary, including the absence of two starting cornerbacks for the upcoming game.