Even though Brock Purdy is inching his way back closer to a return for the San Francisco 49ers , and could even be in uniform on Sunday when the team plays the Los Angeles Rams , it is going to be Mac Jones getting his sixth consecutive — and eighth overall — start. Head coach Kyle Shanahan made that announcement on Friday, and suggested that Purdy could be dressed as a backup.

Purdy has not played for the 49ers since Week 4. He has been dealing all season with a toe injury that he originally suffered in the season opener.

The fact he is getting closer to a return means that Jones might have only one more opportunity to prove himself and convince the 49ers that he should keep the starting job, even when Purdy is healthy.

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