The San Francisco 49ers (5-2) are preparing for their Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans (2-4) at NRG Stadium with uncertainty surrounding two offensive players, quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall .

Purdy continues to recover from a turf toe injury that has sidelined him for most of the 2025 season. The 25-year-old quarterback, who first suffered the injury in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, has not participated in a full practice since September 26. After initially missing two weeks, he returned in Week 4 against the Jacksonville Jaguars but aggravated the toe, forcing another extended absence.

The injury has proven more severe than anticipated, with Purdy missing five of the last six games. He was a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice f

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