On Sunday evening, the San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-2 on the young 2025 NFL season with an impressive home win over the Atlanta Falcons. While quarterback Mac Jones, once again starting in place of the injured Brock Purdy , didn't have a huge game, he didn't need to, as running back Christian McCaffrey picked up the slack , turning in his biggest game of the season in the win.

While Jones has been playing well, 49ers fans are understandably anxious for updates on Purdy's return, and on Monday afternoon, they got one that wasn't particularly encouraging.

“QB Brock Purdy likely a reach to return this week at Houston, ‘will continue like he did last week,' said (49ers head coach Kyle) Shanahan, noting Houston turf not a factor,” reported Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group on X

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