San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, who just went into the NFL’s concussion protocol on Tuesday, faces one final test Saturday.
Pass the test, and he will “definitely” start Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday.
Purdy is listed as questionable on the team’s injury report. He did not practice Wednesday, was limited Thursday but was a full participant Friday.
Thumbs up from Fred Warner on Brock Purdy, who’s again at 49ers practice on Friday. Purdy was still in the concussion protocol this morning but has been progressing through it this week pic.twitter.com/RT0bjRe5sE
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) October 27, 2023
The second-year quarterback suffered the concussion during a quarterback sneak in Monday night’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
Here’s the moment Brock Purdy took a blow to the head. pic.twitter.com/YZU1cWbhbU
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 25, 2023
Although Purdy stayed in the game, he began feeling concussion symptoms on the plane trip home.
Sam Darnold is in line to start if Purdy doesn’t pass his final test. Nothing against Darnold, but Purdy has already proven what he can do in San Francisco’s offense, and the once seemingly invincible 49ers desperately need a win after two straight losses.
Some 49ers fans are cheering for Purdy to pass his final test, but others are wondering if he might be trying to return too soon.
Now is not that time. We need a win bad right now.
— Brian (@BrianNiners46) October 27, 2023
Right now, nobody is questioning Brock Purdy’s ability.
It’s all concussion talk.
But if he plays, and struggles, then it becomes a louder conversation.With no Deebo, banged up Trent, banged up McCaffrey, the 49ers are not putting themselves in the best position to succeed ..
— 1 Bay Live (@1QLive) October 27, 2023
Let’s go Brock! Hopefully he can play
— Doc.Holiday (@LTDanlegz) October 27, 2023
What a miraculous recovery!!! Almost as if it never happened 🫣
— Tyler (@tylerrlarocca) October 27, 2023
Concussion recovery has zero to do with toughness. If he suffered a concussion on Monday, he’s risking worse just 6 days later. Is anyone worrying about his health, or just a win?
— Michael C (@drivebyreader) October 27, 2023
[David Lombardi, The Athletic]
