49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Out with Shoulder Injury

The San Francisco 49ers have faced a wave of injuries throughout the season, and this week, the team will have to adjust once again, this time at the quarterback position. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Friday that Brock Purdy will be sidelined due to a shoulder injury for the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Stepping in as the starting quarterback will be Brandon Allen, who joined the 49ers earlier this year after spending three seasons as a backup for Joe Burrow with the Cincinnati Bengals.

Purdy's injury was first disclosed by Shanahan on Monday, just a day after San Francisco's disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks, revealing that the third-year QB has been dealing with soreness. The 2023 NFC champion has endured his share of challenges, including a significant elbow injury during his rookie year, but he defied expectations with 16 starts last season, showcasing remarkable resilience.

While initially participating in practice as a limited participant on Wednesday, Purdy exited Thursday’s session prematurely and did not engage with the media afterward. Shanahan, however, offered some hope, hinting that Purdy could still be ready for the game with an optimistic outlook for his recovery.

“He was still limited today,” Shanahan said during an interview on KNBR 680. “He didn’t do as much yesterday but did a little bit more today. He went out there and did a little bit, then went back in about halfway through and rested up. Hopefully, [his shoulder] will be feeling great on Sunday.”

Despite the coach's encouraging words, Purdy's absence from the 49ers' locker room post-practice was notable and raised eyebrows, especially as Thursdays typically mark his scheduled interactions with the press. With Purdy out, the team must rely on Brandon Allen, who will need to quickly adapt and lead the offense against a formidable Packers defense.

As the 49ers gear up for this pivotal matchup, fans are left wondering how this injury will impact the team's playoff ambitions. Can Allen rise to the occasion and steer the 49ers toward victory? Or will the absence of Purdy prove too significant to overcome? The countdown to kickoff is underway, and all eyes will be on San Francisco this Sunday!