49ers QB Brock Purdy compares current toe injury to Week 1 turf toe
The San Francisco 49ers enter Week 5 tied atop the NFC West at 3-1, but all eyes are on quarterback Brock Purdy’s health ahead of Thursday Night Football. The fourth-year signal-caller addressed his lingering soreness after returning in Week 4, comparing it to the turf toe that sidelined him earlier this season as the team prepares for its Thursday night clash with the Los Angeles Rams.
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ur took to his X (formerly known as Twitter), posting a video of Purdy explaining that while he is still sore, his current toe injury
“Brock Purdy said he is still a little sore but toe is a lot better than it was after Week 1. Here’s 90 seconds with the QB”
Purdy originally sustained the turf toe injury in the Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks, which kept him out for Weeks 2 and 3. He returned in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing for more than 300 yards and two touchdowns, but soreness resurfaced after the game, raising new questions about his availability for Thursday Night Football.
The 49ers have navigated his absence well, going 3-1 despite relying on backup Mac Jones for two starts. Purdy’s season totals — 586 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions in two starts — lag behind his career pace of 103.7 passer rating, but the team remains firmly in the NFC West race with Seattle and the Rams.
The short‑week matchup with the Rams could hinge on Purdy’s mobility. He practiced Tuesday and signaled optimism about playing, noting his toe is “much better than Week 1.” That’s critical as the 49ers look to rebound from its first loss of the season and maintain control in the division.
By openly comparing his current soreness to the earlier turf toe setback, Purdy reassured fans and coaches that he’s trending in the right direction for Thursday Night Football vs. the Rams — a game that could decide early positioning in the NFC West standings.
Kyle Larson Reveals Eye-Opening Aspect of NFL Athletes’ Routine During the Week
Kyle Larson made the most of his trip to Kansas by taking a brief detour to visit the Kansas City Chiefs before the second race of the Round of 12. With Patrick Mahomes steering the offense and Andy Reid calling the shots, the Chiefs have hoisted three Lombardi Trophies in the Mahomes era.
A devoted NFL fan, Larson relished the chance to see how a championship-caliber team prepares behind closed doors.
Reflecting on what he witnessed, Larson admitted the visit opened his eyes.
He added, “But it sounds like their weeks are really long. There’s a lot of prep work; sounds like a lot of meetings. I would say by game day, they’re extremely prepared. So, that was really neat to see, and just how much effort goes into prepping for a single game. Like I said, that was just eye-opening and really cool to see. It’s neat to see the culture and leadership that goes on there, and it makes sense why they’re so successful.”
The appreciation wasn’t one-sided. The Chiefs shared photos on their official X (formerly Twitter) account showing Larson posing with Mahomes and Travis Kelce, as well as shaking hands with Reid
“We had a special visitor on site today! Thanks for stopping by, @KyleLarsonRacin , and good luck this weekend️,” the team captioned. Larson, in return, called it an honor to meet Mahomes and Kelce.
Interestingly, the connection that brought him to Arrowhead didn’t stem directly from the star players but from Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, a longtime Larson fan.
The Hendrick Motorsports driver explained
For Larson, the visit was more than just a morale boost as he managed to finish the race and bag a second consecutive top-10 in the playoffs after a disappointing first round. It now remains to be seen how well he can go at the always unpredictable Charlotte Roval this coming weekend as the Round of 12 closes out.
