Overview
- Coach Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy’s toe is "steadily" improving, but the quarterback practiced only in a limited capacity and his availability for Sunday in Houston remains uncertain.
- Backup Mac Jones, 4-1 as a starter and leading the NFL at 280.8 passing yards per game, could be in line to start again if Purdy cannot go.
- Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee/PCL) has not practiced since Week 4; Shanahan said there’s no setback, only slower-than-hoped progress.
- Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (quadriceps) did not practice and is considered day-to-day after being injured last game despite playing all defensive snaps.
- Center Jake Brendel and edge rushers Bryce Huff and Yetur Gross-Matos missed practice and are out this week; the team promoted Robert Beal Jr., re-signed Trevis Gipson to the practice squad, signed Stone Blanton, and opened Burford’s 21-day return window.