Brock Purdy vs Mac Jones heats up; 49ers give troubling update on injured QB ahead of Week 6

The Brock Purdy vs Mac Jones problem seems real. The San Francisco 49ers regular starter, Purdy, did not practice on Wednesday

Published on: Oct 9, 2025, 02:14:39 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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The Brock Purdy vs Mac Jones problem seems real. The San Francisco 49ers regular starter, Purdy, did not practice on Wednesday and is unlikely to play the Week 6 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The 25-year-old is dealing with a toe injury, which he sustained during a Week 1 contest vs the Seattle Seahawks.

Brock Purdy #13 and Mac Jones #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks (Getty Images via AFP)

Purdy is ‘week-to-week’, according to the latest update. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that the star quarterback is ‘progressing’, and the 49ers are not placing him on injured reserve as of now.

However, the issue at hand is the Mac Jones vs Purdy chatter. While management has confirmed that there is no QB controversy and the plan is to hand over the team to Brock Purdy once he is back, Jones' performances have made a strong case for him.

Purdy, who is on a five-year, $265 million extension, has thrown 9 interceptions in his past 8 starts. The team has recorded six losses in that period.

Now, Jones is roughly 13 times cheaper than Purdy per season on average. He is being paid a little over $4 million per year. Plus, the interceptions are much fewer. The team has a 4-1 record so far.

Purdy, 25, has completed 48 of 73 passes for 586 yards, with four touchdowns and four interceptions in his two games as a starter. Jones, 27, was 53-of-80 passing for 563 yards, with four scores and one pick while going 2-0 in his first two starts.

San Francisco 49ers Depth Chart

Offense

WR: Jauan Jennings (1st), Demarcus Robinson (2nd), Kendrick Bourne (3rd), Marquez Valdes-Scantling (4th)

LT: Trent Williams (1st)

LG: Connor Colby (1st)

C: Jake Brendel (1st), Matt Hennessy (2nd)

RG: Dominick Puni (1st), Drew Moss (2nd)

RT: Colton McKivitz (1st), Austen Pleasants (2nd)

TE: Luke Farrell (1st), Jake Tonges (2nd), Brayden Willis (3rd)

WR: Ricky Pearsall (1st), Skyy Moore (2nd), Jordan Watkins (3rd)

RB: Christian McCaffrey (1st), Brian Robinson Jr. (2nd), Isaac Guerendo (3rd), Jordan James (4th)

FB: Kyle Juszczyk (1st)

QB: Brock Purdy (1st), Mac Jones (2nd)

Defense

LDE: Mykel Williams (1st), Bryce Huff (2nd), Robert Beal Jr. (3rd)

LDT: Kalia Davis (1st), Alfred Collins (2nd)

RDT: Jordan Elliott (1st), C.J. West (2nd), Jordan Jefferson (3rd)

RDE: Yetur Gross-Matos (1st), Sam Okuayinonu (2nd)

SAM: Luke Gifford (1st), Curtis Robinson (2nd)

MIKE: Fred Warner (1st), Tatum Bethune (2nd)

WILL: Dee Winters (1st), Nick Martin (2nd)

LCB: Renardo Green (1st), Chase Lucas (2nd)

RCB: Deommodore Lenoir (1st), Darrell Luter Jr. (2nd)

NB: Upton Stout (1st)

FS: Jason Pinnock (1st), Siran Neal (2nd)

SS: Marques Sigle (1st), Ji'Ayir Brown (2nd)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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