Mac Jones appears to be getting another shot in San Francisco.

49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy, who has been dealing with a toe injury, is “highly unlikely to start” against the Cardinals on Sunday, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan, setting up Jones for a second straight start.

Purdy had practiced in a limited capacity this week in hopes of suiting up for the divisional battle between the two undefeated teams.

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ball during the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during the game at Lumen Field on September 7, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images

Shanahan left the door open for Purdy to be in uniform as Jones’ backup or an emergency third-string quarterback.

“A lot of progress and thought he had a good wee

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