San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is a "long shot" to play on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints and could miss multiple weeks because of a toe injury.
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Purdy was unable to practice and could miss some time after getting hurt in a season-opening win at Seattle . Mac Jones would start for the 49ers on Sunday at New Orleans if Purdy can't play.
Purdy played through the injuries to his toe and left shoulder, leading a game-winning touchdown drive capped by a 4-yard pass to Jake Tonges. Purdy went 26 for 35 for 277 yards with two TDs and two interceptions against Seattle.
Purdy missed two games last season with injuries, sitting out one game with a right shoulder injury and another with a right elbow injury. Those are the only games he