The San Francisco 49ers survived a tough and gritty NFC West matchup with the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1.
However, they ended up banged up.
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings is dealing with a shoulder injury, and tight end George Kittle is heading to injured reserve after sustaining a hamstring injury.
If that wasn’t enough, quarterback Brock Purdy is dealing with multiple ailments and could miss their next game.
“Brock Purdy has a left shoulder and toe injury that make him uncertain for Sunday’s game in New Orleans. Kyle Shanahan said the team will see how the practice week goes. If Purdy cannot play, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones would be in line to start,” ESPN insider Adam Schefter wrote on X.
Brock Purdy has a left shoulder and toe injury that make him uncertain for Sunday’s game in New Orleans. Kyle Shanahan said the team will see how the practice week goes.
If Purdy cannot play, 49ers backup QB Mac Jones would be in line to start. pic.twitter.com/7ocnuD0UYI
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 8, 2025
The Niners have an experienced backup in Jones, but it would take a lot for the former New England Patriots QB to take Purdy’s job.
The Niners just spent a lot of money on a contract extension for Purdy, who had some ups and downs in the season opener, throwing for 277 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 74.3 percent of his passes.
The New Orleans Saints looked more competitive than anticipated in their season-opening loss to the Arizona Cardinals, but they were at home against a team that might not be a contender.
Yet, the Niners can’t afford to overlook any opponent right now, and they will certainly hope that they will have their starting quarterback available.
