The 49ers harm disaster has been worse than most groups within the league this yr and San Francisco has extra issues in week 12, with Brock Purdy and George Kittle each doubts.
Brock Purdy Restricted Apply
Brock Purdy was restricted in 49ers observe on Wednesday with shoulder soreness, however in accordance with head coach Kyle Shanahan there isn’t any speedy concern over his quarterback’s well being.
Purdy could have harm his shoulder final week when scoring his fourth NFL dashing landing of the yr. ‘Mr Irrelevant’ wanted ten yards for his rating in week 11 however he dived the final 4 and took a giant hit as he crossed the road for a rating.
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The Niners quarterback performed out the remainder of final weekend’s recreation with no points, however after being restricted at observe on Wednesday, he’s now a doubt for this weekend’s recreation in opposition to the enhancing Packers.
Purdy is but to overlook a recreation this yr for the 49ers who’re 5-5 for the season, with accidents enjoying an enormous half in why the crew is struggling on the backside of the NFC West.
Regardless of being backside of the NFC West, there is only one win separating the 4 groups, with Arizona the one crew not on a .500 document after 10 video games.
Whereas there isn’t any speedy concern round Purdy, the Niners are already prone to be with out Professional Bowler’s Nick Bosa, Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams who all didn’t take part in observe on Wednesday.
George Kittle Desires To Play
Whereas among the largest stars in San Francisco will likely be watching on from the sidelines this weekend, tight finish George Kittle is doing every part he can to play by a hamstring harm.
Kittle was absent from the roster final week in opposition to Seattle and the digicam typically panned to the annoyed trying participant who was pressured to observe the defeat from the bench.
After lacking out final weekend, Kittle was restricted in observe on Wednesday however very similar to Purdy the sensation is nice round Kittle and he’s more likely to play than his quarterback on Sunday.
“I will likely be enjoying on Sunday,” Kittle stated on Wednesday after observe. “Very excited, can’t cross up enjoying the Packers. I will likely be on the market for certain.”
“I will likely be enjoying on Sunday. Very excited, can’t cross up enjoying the Packers. I will likely be on the market for certain.”
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— KNBR (@KNBR) November 20, 2024
Kittle has 560 receiving yards this season from simply 53 passes, but it surely his seven touchdowns in eight video games that has made the tight finish so indispensable.
Whereas there isn’t any official replace from the crew relating to Sunday, each Purdy and Kittle are anticipated to play on Sunday, regardless of Purdy not throwing at observe this week.