why is brock purdy not playing today

Brock Purdy is not playing today because he is dealing with a toe injury similar to turf toe, alongside a left shoulder injury. This injury is causing significant discomfort that affects his ability to push off the big toe, which is crucial for throwing and running. As a result, he was ruled out for the Week 2 game against the New Orleans Saints and is considered a long shot to return soon. The San Francisco 49ers are not optimistic that he will be ready for Week 3 either, although there is a slim chance if his recovery progresses well. In his absence, backup quarterback Mac Jones is starting for the team.