SANTA CLARA - Brock Purdy's work in Wednesday's practice comes with a different caveat than past sessions the past month: The 49ers intend to start him Sunday at Arizona, if all goes well. That is The Purdy Plan, as outlined by coach Kyle Shanahan before Wednesday's session. "If he takes a big step forward this week like he did last week, he should have a good chance to play," Shanahan said.
ASHBURN, Va. - Washington Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin will miss his fourth consecutive game with a right quad injury, coach Dan Quinn said Friday, another blow for a team in need of better health. McLaurin injured his right quad in a Week 3 win over the Raiders and there was hope he'd return for Sunday's game at Dallas (2-3-1). "It's frustrating for him because he's working at it hard," Quinn said.