The San Francisco 49ers have been dealt a blow with the injury of starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, but they are now ready to welcome back their backup quarterback Brock Purdy. After clearing the concussion protocol, Purdy is set to start for the 49ers against the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday.
Purdy, a rookie out of Iowa State, was drafted by the 49ers in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He was expected to be the backup to Garoppolo, but with Garoppolo’s injury, Purdy is now thrust into the starting role.
The 49ers are hoping that Purdy can help them get back on track after a slow start to the season. He has shown flashes of brilliance in his limited action so far this season, throwing for two touchdowns and no interceptions in his first two appearances.
Purdy will have a tough task ahead of him against the Bengals. Cincinnati has one of the best defenses in the league and is coming off a big win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Purdy will need to be at his best if the 49ers are to have any chance of winning.
The 49ers are confident that Purdy is up to the challenge. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said, “He’s a young player, but he’s got a lot of confidence and he’s been preparing like he’s been the starter all year long. We’re excited to see what he can do.”
This will be an important game for both teams. The 49ers are looking to get back on track and prove that they can still compete without Garoppolo. The Bengals are looking to build on their win against the Steelers and prove that they are a legitimate playoff contender.
It will be interesting to see how Purdy fares in his first start. He has shown that he has the potential to be a successful quarterback in this league, and this Sunday will be a big test for him. It should be an exciting matchup between two teams looking to make a statement.
