Kyle Shanahan reveals Brock Purdy will start 49ers’ Week 11 game vs. Cardinals
“That’s why we were really close to getting him up last week, but still thought it would help him for another week, and so did he,” Shanahan said. “The way he was Monday, just watching him film with him, the way he was at Wednesday’s practice. And really (today) was the best. We were going full speed and everything. So he’s good to go, and it’s good to get him back.”

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It’s official. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will make his return to the starting lineup this Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals, per Kyle Shanahan.

On Wednesday, Shanahan said, “I think each week it’s gotten better, with last week being the best. Each week has been different. So, if he takes a big step forward this week, like he did last week, he should have a good chance to play.”

During an interview on KNBR on Thursday afternoon, Shanahan asked whether he had seen everything he needed to from Purdy during the two practices:

No, it’s just, he’s not...

I know. The headline is a very big-brained idea for the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan. The player who leads the world in touches should be the focal point for the 49ers’ offense in Arizona on Sunday. Hear me out, this is exactly the type of game and matchup Christian McCaffrey is built for. I’ll list two other matchups to watch on Sunday as well. The importance of another NFC and divisional win is paramount for a team looking to get into the playoffs. The Cardinals are banged up going into this one, as are the 49ers, obviously, but...

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The San Francisco 49ers have tweaked their lineup on both sides of the ball through 10 games, in an attempt to find the combinations that mesh the best. We’ve seen different safeties, linebackers, wide receivers, and guards. And that’s before you get into how injuries have forced other players into action.

On Wednesday, Kyle Shanahan was asked whether Brian Robinson had...

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With another divisional game on tap for the San Francisco 49ers, the Kyle Shanahan-led group will look to bounce back with its fourth NFC West victory over Arizona on Sunday. The undermanned 49ers defense took a beating against the Rams and their MVP candidate, Matthew Stafford, last Sunday, but it only counts as one loss. The upcoming schedule is favorable for the 49ers and their playoff aspirations. How damaging was the loss on Sunday, according to NFL media and pundits?

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was eligible to return in Week 5. There was cautious optimism that it would happen after preseason videos surfaced of Aiyuk running routes at about 25 percent.

That was in August. The assumption was that, by late October, Aiyuk would be up to speed and ready to play ball again. But that hasn’t been the case, as we head into Week 11. Every week, we’re hearing about how the team is getting close to opening Aiyuk’s practice window, but that’s the extent.

On Thursday morning, during an interview on KNBR, general manager John...

The San Francisco 49ers are sitting at 6-4 heading into Week 11, as they prepare to take on the Arizona Cardinals on the road in a big game.

The 49ers are coming off an ugly 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, where they took themselves out of it early by allowing three consecutive touchdown drives and having a costly fumble to start down 21-0.

Now at 6-4, San Francisco is 1.5 games back in the NFC West race behind both the Rams and the Seattle Seahawks. But, more importantly, they’re currently sitting on the outskirts of the playoff race...

The San Francisco 49ers are currently trending to start quarterback Brock Purdy for the first time since Week 4 this weekend when they face the Arizona Cardinals on the road.

Purdy, who has been limited in practice for the last few weeks as he’s ramped up following a toe injury, has now had one ‘aggressive’ practice, with Thursday and Friday being the second and third before San Francisco makes a final decision on its starting quarterback. But, the signs point to Purdy making his return from a turf toe-like injury.

It was a tough start to the year for the...

Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers-Cardinals Week 11 matchup
“”Not on Thursdays. We have to by a certain time. I think we’re allowed 15, so I think we always stop then. A lot of times on Thursdays we’ll get two periods in and take them off the second two. Most of the time, it depends on who I have on the team, but usually guys don’t like that. Like [T] Trent [Williams] never wants to take the pads off once they’re on. It’s just more annoying for them. You practice a little bit differently as the year goes, whether you have pads...

The San Francisco 49ers will have Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall practicing in some capacity on Wednesday. Those two, along with Alfred Collins (hip) and Dee Winters (knees) will be limited during Wednesday’s session.

Shanahan said this will be an aggressive practice for Purdy, despite his status on the injury report: “We just got to put limited if it’s not exactly how he normally is.”

The plan is to rev Purdy up enough during the week so he can start this Sunday, according to Shanahan: “I think each week it’s gotten better, with last week being the best. Each week...

The San Francisco 49ers were rather quiet in free agency this offseason, letting several veterans walk, while not signing any player to a deal worth more than $5.25 million per year.

Instead, the goal was to rely on and develop the team’s younger talent as they cleaned the books in what seemed like a ‘bridge’ year for the organization.

But, several of those 49ers free agents have been tasked to play key roles at some point this season. So, let’s go back and revisit those decisions and see how the production has been so far.

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