GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are two NFL teams that have had rough luck dealing with an avalanche of injuries so far this season, constantly shuffling important pieces through the lineup.

One team has weathered the storm significantly better than the other.

In an impressive show of resiliency, the 49ers (6-4) remain in the playoff race and are hoping for the return of starting quarterback Brock Purdy when San Francisco travels to face the Cardinals on Sunday. Purdy has played just two games this season because of a toe injury, throwing for 586 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions.

Niners coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy's mobility and accuracy were much better in practice last week, and he's trending toward playing for the first time sinc

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