49ers’ QB Purdy Expected to Return from Shoulder Soreness Against Bills
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, who was listed as day-to-day due to shoulder soreness, is expected to return to the lineup against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Purdy had practiced in limited fashion this week, sparking concerns about his availability after leaving practice early on Thursday for treatment and not speaking to the media.
The 49ers struggled in Purdy’s absence, scoring a season-low 10 points in a blowout loss to the Green Bay Packers. With a win on Sunday, the 49ers can get back to .500 and re-enter the NFC West race. However, they face a tough task against the 9-2 Bills, who will be playing at home in heavy snow conditions.
However, with Purdy expected to return, the 49ers are better equipped to end their two-game skid. The team will have to overcome the loss of left tackle Trent Williams (ankle) and star defender Nick Bosa (hip/oblique), who were ruled out by coach Shanahan on Friday. The prime-time matchup is scheduled to kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Sunday night.