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Tagged: Brock Purdy (49 Results)

Apr
20

Status remains uncertain for 49ers QB Purdy

San Francisco quarterback BROCK PURDY admitted recently that he is “not really sure, honestly” about whether he will return for the 2023 season. While it seems unlikely, the worst-case scenario forMore the 49ers would be that Purdy is forced to miss the entire 2023 season while recovering from surgery to repair his injured elbow. Purdy’s recovery is reportedly going well, but neither the team nor Purdy himself have provided a timeline for his eventual return. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: CBS Sports

Mar
30

Injury timeline still unclear for 49ers QB Purdy

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said this week that the timetable for quarterback BROCK PURDY “could go anywhere from six to eight months”. The 49ers fully expect Purdy to returnMore for the 2023 NFL season, but it now sounds like his return could be anywhere between Week #1 and Week #4. Shanahan indicated that the team would have a better idea of Purdy’s status in the next three months. In other words, check back in June, fantasy owners. Less

Source: NFL.com

Mar
16

49ers reach deal with QB Darnold

Once everyone is healthy, the quarterback room in San Francisco looks to be a crowded place. The 49ers have agreed to a one-year deal with former Jets and Panthers quarterback SAMMore DARNOLD. San Francisco hopes to have youngsters TREY LANCE and BROCK PURDY healthy enough to play at the start of the regular season, but Darnold provides another experienced starter in case one or both of his counterparts are not ready to roll in Week #1. Purdy had elbow surgery last week while Lance is returning from the broken ankle that ended his 2022 season. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Mar
13

49ers QB Purdy undergoes successful surgery

The San Francisco 49ers got some good news when the team learned that quarterback BROCK PURDY had his elbow surgery Friday and it was the less-complicated version of what was possible.More Purdy is expected to start a throwing progression program in three months and could be back for the start of the 2023 season. The full recovery time for the “internal brace” surgery is expected to take around six months. Week #1 is almost exactly six months away. Less

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Feb
23

Purdy elbow surgery delayed

San Francisco quarterback BROCK PURDY has quite the bum elbow. Purdy was scheduled for surgery this week but ongoing inflammation in his elbow will delay the procedure until early March. TheMore 49ers were hoping to have Purdy back at some point in August after a six-month recovery from elbow surgery. Purdy’s surgeon reportedly recommended the delay earlier this week, leaving his status even more uncertain for the start of the upcoming 2023 season. Less

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Feb
9

49ers QB Purdy expected back by training camp

The San Francisco 49ers got some good news on Wednesday, learning that quarterback BROCK PURDY will avoid Tommy John surgery and he could be back in time for training camp. AccordingMore to multiple reports, Purdy is having an elbow surgery that requires only about six months recovery, instead of the more invasive Tommy John surgery. The surgery will reportedly take place in two weeks and allow Purdy to make a full recovery and return by the time training camp begins at the end of July. Less

Source: San Francisco Chronicle

Feb
2

49ers planning to move on from Garoppolo

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Wednesday that he did not envision any scenario where veteran quarterback JIMMY GAROPPOLO would return to the 49ers for the 2023 season. TheMore 49ers have two promising young quarterbacks, BROCK PURDY and TREY LANCE, returning from injuries but the team expects at least one of them back by the start of offseason activities. Garoppolo, who is recovering from his own foot injury, is likely to head into free agency where he could garner significant interest ahead of the upcoming season. Less

Source: NFL.com

Jan
31

49ers QB Purdy to miss six-months with serious elbow injury

San Francisco quarterback BROCK PURDY suffered a serious injury during the NFC Championship game on Sunday and will likely be sidelined for about six months, according to multiple reports. Purdy hasMore a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. Despite the long rehab ahead, the timeline would have Purdy back before the start of the 2023 preseason. Purdy was poised to start next season for the 49ers, or at least challenge fellow quarterback TREY LANCE for the starting gig. Time will tell how the injury impacts the 49ers offseason plans. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Jan
30

49ers QB’s Purdy, Johnson suffer injuries in NFL Championship Game loss

The San Francisco 49ers have dealt with quarterback injuries all season, and Sunday’s NFC Championship Game was more of the same. Rookie starting quarterback BROCK PURDY suffered a right elbow injuryMore on the 49ers first offensive drive and was replaced by backup quarterback JOSH JOHNSON. Unfortunately, Johnson was lost to a concussion and Purdy returned to the game. Purdy’s elbow severely limited his ability to throw, as well as the 49ers play-calling. Less

Source: NFL.com

Factoid: NFC title game

Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts go head-to-head today, and it’s the youngest-ever matchup of quarterbacks in a conference championship game. They’re both under 25.   more »

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Fantasy News: Postseason Gold Rush?

For fantasy football purposes, the NFL playoffs would work better if there were no byes involved. With missed games, it makes it harder for the players on those top-seeded teams to finish with the best numbers.   more »

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Dec
15

49ers QB Purdy questionable for TNF

The San Francisco 49ers have listed quarterback BROCK PURDY as questionable for tonight’s primetime game against the Seattle Seahawks. Purdy continues to deal with an oblique/rib injury and he had anotherMore limited practice on Wednesday, the third consecutive day he’s had that practice designation this week. Purdy did say on Wednesday that he feels “pretty good”, but quarterbacks say a lot of things. If Purdy is unavailable, fellow quarterback JOSH JOHNSON would get the start. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
13

49ers WR Samuel, QB Purdy banged up ahead of TNF matchup vs. Seahawks

San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed on Monday that wide receiver DEEBO SAMUEL has both an MCL sprain and an ankle sprain coming out of Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay.More Samuel is considered week-to-week with his injuries but is expected to return at some point in the regular season. Meanwhile, quarterback BROCK PURDY is dealing with his own injury issues. Purdy reportedly has an oblique issue and a rib injury. He is considered day-to-day with the 49ers preparing for a Thursday Night Football showdown against the Seattle Seahawks. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less

Source: Team Website

Dec
12

49ers QB Purdy makes history, WR Samuel suffers ankle injury

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback BROCK PURDY became the first quarterback to secure a win against TOM BRADY in his first-career start. While fantasy owners won’t get extra points for theMore accomplishment, Purdy did deliver 3 total touchdowns in a successful debut. Unfortunately, the news wasn’t all good for the 49ers on Sunday. Star wide receiver DEEBO SAMUEL was carted off the field in the second quarter with an ankle injury that could be of the high-ankle variety. Less

Source: Team Website

Podcast: December 8 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast

Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back on Week 13 of the NFL regular season, then look ahead (but don't look forward) to tonight's Raiders-Rams game. Sponsored by the Fantasy Football Counselor.  more »

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