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San Francisco 49ers Name Starting Quarterback For Week 11 Game

After what felt like an eternity on the sidelines, Brock Purdy is officially back under center for the San Francisco 49ers. Head Coach Kyle Shanahan, in a move that surprised absolutely no one paying attention, confirmed that Purdy will start this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Kyle Shanahan: 49ers' Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall will play vs. Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday, confirming an earlier report from Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area that Brock Purdy will start against the Arizona Cardinals.

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The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

How many of the 37 tight ends in NFL history to catch at least 40 touchdown passes can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 3 NFL Draft picks since 2000' quiz

The 'NFL all-time touchdown catch leaders' quiz

The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 13

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan makes major decision for Week 11

Mac Jones has helped keep the San Francisco 49ers in the postseason hunt for the majority of the season, but he is officially headed back to the bench.

49ers' John Lynch addresses potential Brock Purdy, Mac Jones QB controversy

Kyle Shanahan disagrees with Tom Brady’s stance on 49ers

Fantasy football Week 11: Five players who could flop

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The '2024 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Kyle Shanahan News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 13

Kyle Shanahan Believes This 49ers Player Deserves More Opportunities

There are only so many opportunities on offense for the San Francisco 49ers to divvy up. It's especially difficult when Christian McCaffrey is accounting for nearly half of those opportunities this season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Niners Nation / November 13

Do the 49ers need to make any position changes for the stretch run?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in 49ers fans and fans across the country.

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The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 13

3 reasons 49ers are on upset alert against Arizona Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-4 and the Arizona Cardinals are 3-6. However, the spread on the game is less than a field goal, and for a good reason. Why are the Cardinals a team that is frisky enough to pull off the upset?

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 13

49ers injuries prompt Jerry Rice to joke about NFL return; Steve Young weighs in on QB situation

The San Francisco 49ers received an unexpected guest during Steve Young's weekly appearance on Bay Area radio station KNBR—none other than franchise legend Jerry Rice.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 13

Kyle Shanahan disagrees with Tom Brady’s stance on 49ers

Mac Jones has played extremely well for the San Francisco 49ers since Brock Purdy went down with a foot injury, but it does not sound like there is going to be any type of quarterback controversy when Purdy is ready to return.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 13

49ers GM John Lynch optimistic about Ricky Pearsall's return vs. Cardinals

The San Francisco 49ers received a positive sign this week as wide receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a knee injury in Week 4.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 13