The Buffalo Bills are gearing up for a crucial matchup after their bye week, facing the San Francisco 49ers. With a 9-2 record, the Bills are in prime position to extend their strong season against a 49ers team that was just one overtime away from a Super Bowl last year.
However, at 5-6, San Francisco has struggled this season, largely due to injuries. Quarterback Brock Purdy missed the 49ers’ most recent game due to a shoulder injury, and with backup Brandon Allen under center, the team managed only one touchdown in their 38-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers. On Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update, saying Purdy had done some light throwing with no issues. “It went all good,” Shanahan commented. “We didn’t push it too hard, but he did some light throwing, which was a good sign that the pain hadn’t returned. We’ll rest it tomorrow and see how he feels later in the week.” If Purdy is cleared to play, his presence will be crucial for the 49ers in this “Sunday Night Football” showdown, as they desperately need a win. On the other hand, if Allen starts again, the Bills’ defense could have a much easier time against an offense still working to get Christian McCaffrey back to peak form. A Buffalo victory would keep them in the race for the top AFC seed, staying just behind the Kansas City Chiefs with five games left in the season.
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