The 49ers thought better of the idea that Brock Purdy would suit up today against the New York Giants.

Purdy, who coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday could potentially be available to play, will instead be inactive and out of uniform with Adrian Martinez handling backup quarterback duties behind starter Mac Jones.

Other 49ers inactives are wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. (knee), center Jake Brendel (hamstring), edge rusher Bryce Huff (hamstring), running back Jordan James, safety Marques Sigle and defensive tackle C.J. West.

Sigle has gone from starter at safety to a healthy scratch for the first time this season.

Once it was determined Jones was the starter, the 49ers had three options regarding Purdy: 1) Suit him up to be the backup behind Jones; 2) Have Purdy in uniform and declare him

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