Quarterback Brock Purdy will return to the starting lineup Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers visit the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Purdy was a full practice participant on Friday after his injured toe improved dramatically throughout the week. He missed the previous two games due to the ailment.

“He looked good,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters while confirming Purdy would start. “He got to do a lot more than last week and each day he got a lot better.”

Purdy was upbeat about his chances on Thursday when he met with the media.

“I really like where I’m at with the progress with it healing up and feeling better and dropping back, throwing,” Purdy said then. “It’s no secret like it’s been two-and-a-half weeks or so. And just overall, my toe is healed up. It’s gotten better.”

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