Overview
- Sunday will mark Mac Jones’ sixth start this season as Brock Purdy remains unavailable for the trip to Houston.
- This is Purdy’s fourth consecutive missed game, with his toe issue previously described as a turf-toe variant.
- John Lynch said Purdy is “getting closer” to returning after limited practices in recent weeks.
- Jones has gone 4-1 with 67% completions for 1,404 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions, helping San Francisco reach 5-2 and triggering win-based incentives in his contract.
- Houston enters with the NFL’s best scoring defense at 14.7 points allowed per game, presenting a stiff test for the 49ers’ offense.