"Jennings was scratched after a bad practice in Saturday's walk-through while battling an ankle injury from last Sunday's 26-21 win at New Orleans, though he did produce the eventual winning points on a fourth-quarter touchdown. He also endured a shoulder injury in the season-opening win at Seattle, and he missed most of training camp with a calf issue while embroiled in a contract dispute."
"Coach Kyle Shanahan indicated Friday that Purdy was highly unlikely to start this game, meaning Mac Jones will make an encore after his three-touchdown, no-interception, one-fumble debut in New Orleans. Former 49ers quarterback Alex Smith gave Jones a vote of confidence on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, saying: He really fits this system, this Kyle Shanahan system. Under center. They want to run the football. They're banged up on the outside."
Brock Purdy will not start the 49ers' home opener, and wide receiver Jauan Jennings has been declared inactive after aggravating an ankle injury during Saturday's walk-through. Jennings also has endured a shoulder injury and missed much of training camp with a calf issue amid a contract dispute. Tight end George Kittle remains on Injured Reserve through Week 5, and Brandon Aiyuk is on the Physically Unable to Perform list through Week 4. Rookie guard Connor Colby is questionable after a knee injury in Thursday's practice. Mac Jones is set to start following his three-touchdown debut. The inactive list must be released by 11:55 a.m., 90 minutes before the 1:25 p.m. kickoff.
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