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The San Francisco 49ers aren’t sure if quarterback Brock Purdy will be able to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Purdy is dealing with an injured right shoulder, and Lynch called the situation “tenuous” in terms of his availability for Sunday. “We’ve had a plan to try and quiet it down,” Lynch told KNBR on Friday. “Wednesday didn’t do any throwing, just where out there … [Read more...] about 49ers don’t know if QB Brock Purdy (shoulder) will start vs. Packers

The San Francisco 49ers will enter Sunday’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers ranked fourth in the NFL in overall grade at Pro Football Focus, sixth in DVOA, third in adjusted net yards/passing attempt, fifth in expected points added per play and second in yards gained per play. But Kyle Shanahan’s team is also 5-5 and haven’t won back-to-back games all season, making … [Read more...] about Why isn’t the 49ers’ record better entering showdown with Packers?

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur said rookie linebacker Edgerrin Cooper injured his hamstring during Wednesday’s practice, which led to Thursday’s absence, and there is now legitimate concern that Cooper won’t be available for Sunday’s showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. LaFleur wasn’t ready to rule out Cooper for Sunday and wants to first see how he feels Friday. The … [Read more...] about Packers concerned rookie LB will miss Sunday vs. 49ers

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander attempted to come back early from a torn ligament in his knee but may have done more bad than good during Sunday’s brief appearance against the Chicago Bears. Alexander told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic that he tore his PCL — the post cruciate ligament — during the Packers’ win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Oct. 27. He tried to … [Read more...] about Packers CB Jaire Alexander aggravated torn PCL in knee during win over Bears