SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was set to have an “aggressive” practice on Wednesday and the goal this week is for him to start a game for the first time since reinjuring his toe in Week 4.

Purdy had practiced on a limited basis the past three weeks as he worked his way back from the toe injury but was expected to carry a bigger load this week, with the goal of him starting on Sunday at Arizona.

“If he takes a big step forward this week, like he did last week, then he should have a good chance to play,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday.

Purdy initially injured the toe in the season opener at Seattle and missed the next two games. He struggled in a loss to Jacksonville on Sept. 28 and has missed the past six games.

Mac Jones has gone 5-3 as the

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