Purdy Cleared to Start; Mac Jones Questionable

Brock Purdy has been cleared to start for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing the past two games with a toe/turf-toe injury; he practiced all three days this week, was upgraded to full participation Friday and received no injury designation, coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed. Purdy’s return reunites the team with its primary starter after Mac Jones led San Francisco to consecutive wins in Weeks 2–3, but Jones is now listed as questionable with a knee issue (he completed 53 of 80 for 563 yards and four TDs). The 49ers (3-0) host Jacksonville aiming for a 4-0 start, and staff hope Purdy helps convert more drives into touchdowns instead of field goals. San Francisco’s injury problems persist — star edge rusher Nick Bosa is out for the season with a torn ACL and Brandon Aiyuk remains sidelined from last year’s knee issues — while receivers Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall are listed as questionable. The team has made depth moves, including practice-squad options, to prepare if backups are needed.