Brock Purdy hasn't suited up since late September because of a turf toe injury, but San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he doesn't expect the injury to keep Purdy out for the rest of the season.

Other 49ers who are inactive against the Rams are wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. (knee), running back Jordan James, guard Connor Colby, defensive tackle Sebastian Valdez and safety Marques Sigle.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is "pretty confident" that quarterback Brock Purdy will return from injury in the 2025 NFL season.

The 49ers cannot afford for Purdy to be hurt long-term, which is probably why Shanahan has chosen instead to be cautious with the signal caller. The star quarterback might just need a couple more weeks to fully heal, which shouldn't be an issue for the team.

The San Francisco 49ers are competing for a division title in the NFC West, currently a half game behind the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams for first place. Coach Kyle Shanahan's team has relied on the steady hand of Mac Jones in recent weeks as the former first round pick has made good on his potential under the tutelage of Shanahan and his staff.

The quarterback controversy between Brock Purdy and Mac Jones has left head coach Kyle Shanahan with a dilemma. With Purdy missing time through injury, Jones, a former first-round pick, has been able to thrive. Purdy is reportedly nearing a return from the injured reserve, but the 49ers staff may still want outsiders to believe he’s hurt.

Kyle Shanahan says there's no QB controversy in San Francisco. The 49ers are Brock Purdy's team. More at Pro Football Rumors.

A storied rivalry will add another significant chapter Sunday afternoon when the San Francisco 49ers stare down the Los Angeles Rams at Santa Clara, Calif.