When the San Francisco 49ers confirmed quarterback Brock Purdy would be sidelined with a turf toe injury, they initially ruled him out for two to five weeks. However, a positive week of practice has the team optimistic that its captain could potentially return sooner than initially anticipated.

Since ruling Purdy out, the 49ers have been pleased with his progression in practice. San Francisco does not expect him back in Week 3, but it is starting to feel that his absence will not be as long as it feared, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

“49ers are not optimistic Brock Purdy will return from his turf toe injury for a Week 3 matchup vs. Arizona, but it's not out of the question and he has improved,” Schefter tweeted.

Schefter added that a 49ers source told him that a Week 3 return “

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