Brock Purdy injury latest: Practice time, updates on 49ers QB's status for SNF vs. Bills
The San Francisco 49ers played last week without Brock Purdy as the starting quarterback for the first time since Nov. 27, 2022. The result was the 49ers' biggest loss in six years, a 38-10 defeat at the hands of the Green Bay Packers.
San Francisco started Brandon Allen in Purdy's place and the fifth-year quarterback struggled. The offense had a season-low 241 total yards and committed three turnovers.
This week, the 49ers have another crucial road game, this one against the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills on "Sunday Night Football." Snow and wind is expected for the game and could spell trouble for San Francisco again if Purdy is not in action.
Here's the latest on his status.
Is Brock Purdy playing this week?
The 49ers listed him as questionable after the final practice of the week but he looks set to play. He spent Friday's practice throwing, unlike last week before the Green Bay game, and Allen wore a scout team jersey, meaning he's likely not starting again.
Purdy was a full participant in practice for the first time since Week 11.
He looks poised to return in what will likely be a tough matchup. He struggled at times last year in the playoffs during a rainstorm against the Packers in the NFC divisional playoffs and the forecast calls for snow during Sunday night's game.
San Francisco will be without top offensive lineman Trent Williams due to an ankle injury as well as left guard Aaron Banks (concussion) in a lengthy injury report. Star pass rusher Nick Bosa will be out again for the second straight week on Sunday.
If the 49ers can pull off an upset, Purdy and the offense will need to play very well.
Brock Purdy injury
Purdy injured his throwing shoulder against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 11. The Seahawks registered four quarterback hits in the 20-17 win and Purdy averaged a season-low 5.7 yards per attempt.
Purdy has yet to miss a start due to injury in his NFL career. His most significant injury was a torn UCL suffered in the NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2022 NFL season.
Brock Purdy stats 2024
Through 10 games in 2024, Purdy is 202 of 306 passing for 2,613 yards, 13 touchdowns, and eight interceptions with a 95.9 passer rating. On the ground, he has 51 carries for 267 yards and four touchdowns.
49ers QB depth chart
Purdy looks set to make the start on Sunday night against the Bills. Here's how the depth chart looks behind him:
- Brandon Allen
- Joshua Dobbs
The 49ers also have quarterback Tanner Mordecai signed to the practice squad.