The San Francisco 49ers received a major setback after their dominant victory over the Los Angeles Rams, as quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to miss two to five weeks while dealing with a turf toe variant and an injury to his non-throwing shoulder.
The update dramatically changes the team's outlook heading into Week 2. Purdy was one of the stars of San Francisco's 27-7 victory over the Rams, completing 25 of 34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns.
Mac Jones will take over
With Purdy sidelined, Mac Jones will take over as San Francisco's starting quarterback. Jones has previous NFL starting experience and will now be tasked with keeping an offense that opened the season in impressive fashion on track.
The 49ers will also have to carefully manage Purdy's recovery. The expectation is that he will remain on the active roster while he works his way back, with his return depending on how the injuries progress.
A major blow for San Francisco
The injury comes immediately after a dominant performance against one of the NFC's top contenders. Purdy threw touchdown passes to Mike Evans, Demarcus Robinson and Deebo Samuel, showcasing the potential of Kyle Shanahan's offense.
Now the 49ers will have to prove they have enough depth at the most important position on the team while they wait for their starting quarterback to return.