Purdy won’t start. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that duty still belongs to backup Mac Jones when the 49ers (5-3) visit the Giants (2-6) at the Meadowlands Sunday (CBS, 10 a.m.) But Shanahan left open the possibility that Purdy could be active and be No. 2 ahead of Adrian Martinez. He didn’t commit to it, however.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remained limited on Thursday as he continues to work his way back from turf toe. Purdy initially injured his toe in the season opener. He sat out two games before returning in Week 4 and aggravating the injury. He has not played since.

NFL Insider Mike Garafolo reports that San Francisco 49ers head coach said quarterback Brock Purdy's status for Sunday's game against the New York Giants will be evaluated on Wednesday as he works his

The long string of injuries that have haunted the San Francisco 49ers all season finally became too much to overcome for at least one week. The defense missing its top two players couldn’t get off the field,