Adam Schefter Drops Shocking Injury Update on Brock Purdy—What It Means for the Season Revealed!

So, here we are again, watching the San Francisco 49ers sit pretty at the top of the NFC West with a 4-1 record, and it’s not even Brock Purdy pulling the strings every week. Funny how Mac Jones, stepping in with poise and precision, has thrown six touchdowns to just one pick while going undefeated in his starts. But here’s the kicker—Purdy, the team’s supposed main man, is hobbling around with that pesky turf toe injury and might be sidelined yet again this Sunday. Makes you wonder: when does giving a star player time to heal cross into playing it safe—and is Mac Jones making that decision a lot easier? With Purdy struggling to shake off the rust, and other key players nursing their own injuries, this Niners squad is navigating uncharted waters. Still, with the schedule looking kinder ahead and a solid hold on first place, the question isn’t just who starts under center—it’s how far can this team ride the wave before the tide turns?

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi's Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. — (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers are sitting comfortably atop the NFC West at 4-1 despite quarterback Brock Purdy playing just two games, as Mac Jones has stepped in as his replacement and thrown six touchdowns to just one interception while going 3-0 in his three starts.

Purdy suffered the turf toe injury in Week 1 and returned for one start in Week 4, but after missing Week 5, he is in danger of being out again on Sunday when his Niners head east to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported on Thursday that Purdy is still not practicing, which has put Jones on track to start once again on Sunday.

49ers QB Brock Purdy also not practicing today due to his toe injury, putting Mac Jones on track to start Sunday at Tampa.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 9, 2025

With how well Jones has played, the Niners have no reason to rush Purdy back, as we already saw what can happen if he comes back too soon.

Purdy threw a pair of interceptions in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, and it was clear he wasn’t fully recovered from his injury.

Purdy is one of many offensive players on this team still working their way back from injury, as George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, and Jauan Jennings have all been fighting back from injuries over the season’s first month.

San Francisco’s schedule over the rest of the season isn’t too difficult, and the Niners have already snagged first place in the NFC West, so while this team certainly won’t be coasting the rest of the way, Jones’ performance has made it a lot easier to give Purdy as much time as possible to recover.

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