The San Francisco 49ers have opened the 2025 season on a strong note, sitting at 3-0 despite missing some of their biggest playmakers. With quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk sidelined,

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy is progressing well in his recovery from a toe injury and should return to the field Sunday against the Jaguars, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR-AM in San Francisco Thursday.

NFL insider Ian Rapoport offered a new update on the situation with Purdy, stating he is in the "zone" of where he needs to return and there is a "real chance" the 49ers will get the star signal caller back for Week 4.

Brock Purdy’s job requires a level of focus and mental/physical preparedness unlike any other. Between the offseason grind, practices, time in the gym, and, of course, NFL gamedays, Purdy, like all professional athletes,

Brock Purdy’s toe has improved after 2 1/2 weeks on the mend but he claimed “we’ll see” whether his two-game hiatus ends Sunday when the 49ers host Jacksonville.

Brock Purdy had another limited practice Thursday as he works his way back from a toe injury. He appears to be trending toward playing in Sunday’s game against the Jaguars.

With the new NFL season officially rolling, the topic of eventful offseasons for high-profile names is always an enjoyable talking point. However, it’s hard to argue that anyone had a better all-around lead-up to the 2025 season than San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.