Brock Purdy’s return to the 49ers’ lineup remains uncertain as a lingering injury continues to cloud his availability for Week 8. The fantasy football community is watching closely, with managers dependent on updates that could shift their weekly decisions. Though he’s taken steps toward a comeback, something just isn’t quite right under the surface. What seemed like a minor setback early in the season may be more complicated than initially thought, raising serious doubts at a critical time.
Brock Purdy Injury Update
A toe injury has derailed Purdy’s 2025 season. Purdy suffered the injury in Week 1, returned to the starting lineup in Week 4, aggravated the injury, and has been on the sideline since. Unfortunately, Purdy’s toe injury has continued to linger, putting his status in Week 8 in question.
Mac Jones remains the starter in San Francisco until Purdy is sufficiently healed. `
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Purdy Fantasy Outlook
Purdy has appeared in just two games this season as the toe injury continues to limit what the fourth-year QB can do.
That said, the practice reps continue to move in the right direction, and that gives us hope that this offense can get its point man back sooner rather than later.
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He was on the borderline of usable when active, and I anticipate that being his spot in the ranks once he’s deemed healthy. This matchup is no walk in the park, but with six teams on a bye, you might be tracking these injury updates like a hawk.
The 49ers go on bye in Week 14 before a Titans-Colts-Bears run to close the fantasy season, a stretch that is favorable for this offense as a whole and essentially weatherproof. Purdy should clearly be rostered in all formats and could prove to be a valuable commodity at the perfect time.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
