When the 49ers play the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, several of their key starters will be out. The 49ers did receive some positive news in the midst of all the negative injury reports.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated on Friday that quarterback Brock Purdy, who was sidelined for last week’s Week 12 loss to the Green Bay Packers, is anticipated to play. Purdy participated fully in both the team walkthrough on Saturday and practice on Thursday and Friday. The injured shoulder that prevented him from playing last week is fine, according to Purdy.
Purdy told reporters on Friday that if you experience an injury or anything similar, you want to know what’s happening with your body, how long something could last, whether it’s serious, and whether you’re healthy. I definitely thought about all of those things. However, I’m relieved that the MRI was clean and that we had a strategy to prepare for this week. I’m now prepared to leave.
Purdy’s return to the starting lineup must please the 49ers. In the 38-10 loss to the Packers, backup quarterback Brandon Allen started but only managed 199 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception. It will be difficult for the 49ers to defeat the scorching Bills, who have won six straight games, even with Purdy.
On the left side of the offensive line, Purdy won’t have his starters. Both left guard Aaron Banks (concussion) and left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) remain sidelined. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir (knee) and edge rusher Nick Bosa (left hip and oblique) have also been ruled out of the game.
The 49ers will play at Buffalo, where the Bills have won five straight games this season, as if the injury problems weren’t awful enough. Additionally, two feet of snow fell on the city overnight, and kickoff temperatures are expected to be in the low 20s.
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