Four days before his comeback, Brock Purdy sounded like a quarterback itching to be turned loose . The 49ers passer, out since Week 1 with what he called a “turf toe variation” in his right big toe, said there was no need for surgery and that he felt “really good” heading into Week 11 against the Cardinals, per ESPN.

Purdy stressed it was all about being physically ready to “go out and lead,” insisting his return was driven by health, not politics, after Mac Jones had kept San Francisco afloat at 6-4.

Now that he is back, his teammates are making it clear what that means for the rest of the league.

“We’re positioned right where we want to be,” George Kittle said after Purdy’s return. “Our offense is basically healthy — right where we want to be at. If we can just keep rolling, keep

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