The San Francisco 49ers were outclassed and embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers in Week 12, and without quarterback Brock Purdy, who was out with a shoulder injury, they looked like a boat without a competent captain.
With a 5-6 record, San Francisoc’s chances of making the playoffs haven’t quite run out, but there is very little margin for error for the rest of the season.
The Niners absolutely need Purdy back as soon as possible with another difficult road game coming up against the Buffalo Bills, and head coach Kyle Shanahan provided a positive update as preparations begin.
“Niners QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) did light throwing today, per coach Kyle Shanahan,” Around the NFL wrote on X.
Niners QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) did light throwing today, per coach Kyle Shanahanhttps://t.co/mesa2GFthe pic.twitter.com/bRfVQu5OME
— Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) November 25, 2024
Purdy’s stats may not be as good as they were last season, but in his defense, he and the team have been dealing with a rash of injuries, and the list of available offensive players has been different from week to week.
Right now, the offensive line is in bad shape, as left tackle Trent Williams, left guard Aaron Banks and right guard Dominick Puni are dealing with injuries.
The one saving grace is that the NFC West is arguably the weakest division in the NFL, and if the 49ers manage to eke out just enough good health and wins, they could still claim the division title and a playoff berth.
But the way things have been going this season, it looks very likely they will be on the outside looking in once the postseason starts.
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