Brock Purdy

49ers QB Brock Purdy (elbow) will not start in Week 18.

Fantasy Impact

Purdy is dealing with nerve inflammation in his right elbow and will not play in Week 18. Joshua Dobbs will start against Arizona to close out the regular season.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy is likely to miss the regular season finale against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Purdy suffered a right elbow contusion with nerve inflammation in Monday's game against the Lions. The big question all offseason will be a contract extension between Purdy and the 49ers.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that Brock Purdy is dealing with a nerve issue in his right elbow.

Fantasy Impact

Purdy, who suffered the injury late in Monday's loss against the Lions, is expected to undergo further testing on Tuesday. His status for the season finale in Week 18 is up in the air.

Brock Purdy completed 26 of his 40 pass attempts for 313 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 49ers' Week 16 defeat to the Dolphins. He added four carries for 26 yards.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a late fourth quarter interception, Purdy bounced back nicely this week after a dismal performance last game. He additionally led the team in rushing yards. The 49ers are officially eliminated from playoff contention, though Purdy could find himself on the QB1 map for championship week versus an injury-ridden Lions defense.

Brock Purdy completed 14 of his 31 passes for 142 yards and one interception while adding three yards on one rush in a 12-6 loss to the Rams in Week 15's Thursday night game.

Fantasy Impact

Purdy and the San Francisco offense struggled as they managed just two field goals against a Rams defense that was ripped for 42 points against the Bills in the previous week. Purdy has struggled of late, throwing just two touchdowns and one interception over his past three games. He will be a high-end QB2 heading into Week 16 against the Dolphins.