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Why the 49ers are so confident that Brock Purdy finally is ready to play

SANTA CLARA -- Once again, the 49ers seem to be rushing Brock Purdy back from his toe injury. Or, at least they seem overly eager for him to return. On Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said he wanted to see three "aggressive" practices from Purdy this week before naming him the starter for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals.

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49ers: Kyle Shanahan reveals Mac Jones' reaction to Brock Purdy starting

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan appeared on Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday, confirming the report that Brock Purdy will start at quarterback this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals.

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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.

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Brock Purdy says surgery was never considered, ready to lead 49ers vs. Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Thursday that Brock Purdy will return as the starting quarterback this weekend against the Arizona Cardinals.

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49ers vs. Cardinals injury report: Thursday practice brings much-needed good news

The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 11 contest against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Every member of the 49ers' active roster participated in practice—a significant milestone for a team that has battled injuries throughout the season.

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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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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.

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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.

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