San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is unlikely to play this week after sustaining two injuries during Sunday’s game: a left AC joint sprain and right turf toe, according to Pro Football Doc, Dr. David Chao. Both injuries occurred in the second quarter. Despite the injuries, Purdy finished the game without a noticeable drop-off in performance.
“You’ve got to give him credit for toughness,” Chao said. “We know he’ll play with the shoulder. The toe is the bigger deal.”
Turf toe affects the big toe, which Chao noted is critical for more than half of a quarterback’s push-off. "It's a big deal because turf toe is in the big toe, which is greater than 50% of the push off. His back foot stepping into throws is the problem. It's not the run game for Brock Purdy. It's stepping into throws and being accurate."
Because turf toe injuries can swell, stiffen, and limit motion, Chao expects Purdy to miss at least this week and possibly next. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has suggested the injury could sideline Purdy for up to five weeks, but Chao believes a two-to-three week recovery is realistic if swelling is managed.
With Purdy sidelined, the 49ers are expected to start Mac Jones at quarterback against the New Orleans Saints. Tight end George Kittle has already been ruled out, and wide receiver Jauan Jennings remains doubtful.
“The bottom line is he’s not playing this week and maybe not next week,” Chao said. “It will be Mac Jones’s game against a tough Saints defense.”
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