"I think it's highly unlikely that he will start," head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters Friday.

Recently signed kicker Eddy Pineiro made a 35-yard field goal on the final play to give the San Francisco 49ers a 16-15 win over the Arizona Cardinals for their third straight win to open the season.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who has been recovering from injuries he suffered during Week 1, is still unconfirmed to play in Sunday's game but appears hopeful, stating earlier this week, "I'd love...