Quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. are getting closer to taking the field for the 49ers, but coach Kyle Shanahan Monday stopped short of saying they’d be ready to face the New York Giants in Week 9.

Purdy last played on Sept. 28 in a 26-21 loss to Jacksonville, aggravating a case of right turf toe which he sustained in the opener against Seattle. Mac Jones, who has started the last four games for the 49ers at quarterback and six overall, is “day to day” with a knee contusion.

Asked if Purdy was a “longshot” to face the Giants, Shanahan said in a conference call with Bay Area writers, “I think it’s too early to say. I don’t think he’s a longshot but he’s doing better and we’ll see how he’s doing Wednesday. Hopefully if he’s doing some good, he’ll get in some reps

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