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Mac Jones
Getting another start Sunday
Jones has been confirmed as the starter for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Giants, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
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Brock Purdy
Could serve as backup Sunday
Purdy, who practiced in limited fashion all week due to his toe injury, won't start Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Giants but could serve as the No. 2 quarterback, Nick Shook of NFL.com reports.
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Brock Purdy
Week 9 return looks realistic
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said "I don't think it's a long shot" when asked Monday regarding Purdy's potential availability for Week 9 against the Giants, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com.
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Mac Jones
Fourth straight start on tap
Jones will draw a fourth straight start Sunday against the Texans due to Brock Purdy being ruled out because of his toe injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Recovery remains slow
Pearsall, who'll sit out a fourth consecutive game Sunday against the Texans due to his knee injury, hasn't suffered a setback but is progressing very slowly, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Could begin practicing next week
Aiyuk continues to make progress in his recovery from last season's knee injury, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday the veteran wideout could begin practicing next week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brock Purdy
Traveling to Houston but won't play
Purdy will travel with the 49ers to Houston for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against the Texans but has already been ruled out for the contest, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Mac Jones
Likely to remain starter Week 8
Jones will likely make a fourth consecutive start in Week 8 against the Texans, as 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Brock Purdy suiting up would be a "stretch," per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area.
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Brock Purdy
Likely to sit again Week 8
Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Purdy suiting up for Week 8 against the Texans would be a "stretch," per Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area.
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Kendrick Bourne
Will continue starting Sunday
Bourne is set to operate as the No. 2 receiver again in Sunday night's game against the Falcons due to Ricky Pearsall being ruled out because of his knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Missing another game Sunday
Pearsall will miss a third straight game Sunday night against the Falcons due to his knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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George Kittle
Returning to action Sunday
Kittle, who's been on injured reserve since injuring his hamstring in Week 1, does not carry an injury designation for Sunday night's game against the Falcons, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Mac Jones
Drawing Week 7 start
Jones will start Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Falcons due to Brock Purdy being ruled out because of his toe injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Begins practice week with absence
Pearsall, who's missed the last two games due to a knee injury, wasn't able to return to practice Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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George Kittle
Trending up for Sunday night
Kittle, who's been on injured reserve due to a hamstring injury since Sept. 9, had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday and is tracking toward playing in Sunday night's Week 7 matchup against the Falcons, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Mac Jones
To be limited again this week
Jones, who continues to navigate lingering knee and oblique injuries, will practice on a limited basis this week, as will Brock Purdy due to his toe injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Brock Purdy
Gets in limited practice Wednesday
Purdy, who's missed the last two games with a toe injury, was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Tatum Bethune
Chance to fill in for Warner
Bethune will be relied upon to fill the void left by Fred Warner's season-ending ankle injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
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Brandon Aiyuk
Targeting Week 10 return
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk could be in line for a Week 10 return, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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George Kittle
Aiming for Week 7 return
Kittle is expected to return to practice Wednesday, with the goal of playing Sunday night against Atlanta, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Ricky Pearsall
Chance to return Week 7
Pearsall could return from his knee injury Week 7 against Atlanta, per Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Brock Purdy
Could be back Week 7
Purdy has "a chance" to return from his toe injury Week 7 against the Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
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Ricky Pearsall
Another absence officially on tap
Pearsall will sit out Sunday's Week 6 matchup against the Buccaneers due to his knee injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Kendrick Bourne
Another prominent role expected
Bourne, who posted a breakout 10-catch, 142-yard performance against the Rams in Week 5, is likely to operate as no less than the 49ers' No. 2 receiver for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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Jauan Jennings
Trending toward game-time call
Jennings, who was sidelined in Week 5 due to rib and ankle injuries, is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers after managing to practice in limited fashion Thursday and Friday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
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