Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh of the San Francisco 49ers talks with Fred Warner during the game against the Seahawks at Lumen Field on Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle.

San Francisco’s quarterback has made a faster-than-expected recovery, but injuries continue to pile up across the roster.

Brock Purdy will return to the starting lineup on Sunday in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars after missing the last two weeks because of a turf toe injury. Purdy suffered the injury during a Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks and was sidelined the past two weeks against the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals.

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen responded to comments from San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh regarding Jacksonville legally stealing signals of opposing defenses.

Quarterback Brock Purdy will return to the starting lineup Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Jacksonville Jaguars. Purdy was a full practice participant on Friday after his injured toe improved dramatically throughout the week.

GAME PREDICTION: The Niners run game comes alive, DeMarcus Robinson helps stabilize the pass game, and Purdy overcomes the Niners’ defensive miscues with a late go-ahead drive that Trevor Lawrence cannot match. Another week, another Niner win determined in the final minute.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a couple of things they need to clean up if they want to be an elite offense this season.