The San Francisco 49ers have stayed in NFC West contention with Mac Jones handling quarterback duties. Yet many fans are wondering when Brock Purdy comes back from his NFL injury . Kyle Shanahan helped answer that question Monday.

The head coach, however, dropped a “too early” take on Purdy's pending situation.

“I think it's too early to say,” Shanahan said via ESPN 49ers insider Nick Wagoner. “I don't think it's a long shot, but I know he is doing better and we'll see how he's doing Wednesday.”

Shanahan added the next phase involving Purdy.

Hopefully if he's doing good, he'll get in some reps,” Shanahan said.

Purdy sat out against Houston alongside wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. But Shanahan's words paint Purdy is indeed on his way back sooner than expected.

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