Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall Ruled Out for Week 7 Sunday Night Football Showdown Against Falcons ATL vs SF Inactive List

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Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall Ruled Out for Week 7 Sunday Night Football Showdown Against Falcons ATL vs SF Inactive List

The San Francisco 49ers have announced their inactive roster for the Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons, set to take place at Levi’s® Stadium. This matchup on Sunday Night Football features key players sidelined due to injuries.

Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall Among Inactive Players

Quarterback Brock Purdy has been ruled out due to a toe injury. Alongside him, wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will also miss the game due to a knee issue. As a result, Mac Jones will take over as starting quarterback. Jones has been battling knee and oblique injuries but participated fully in practice this week and has no injury designation for the game.

Returning Players Boosting the Offense

The 49ers are set to enhance their offense with the return of tight end George Kittle, who was activated from the Injured Reserve list. Kittle had been recovering from a hamstring injury but participated fully in Friday’s practice. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Kittle would not face any snap count limitations during the game.

Defensive Challenges with Key Injuries

On the defensive side, significant players will also be unavailable. Defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos is sidelined with knee and hamstring injuries, while linebacker Fred Warner has been placed on Injured Reserve due to an ankle injury.

Roster Updates and Activations

Quarterback: Mac Jones starts in place of Brock Purdy.
Tight End: George Kittle returns from Injured Reserve.
Defensive Lineman: Kevin Givens activated; expected to make his season debut.
Wide Receiver: Malik Turner activated from the practice squad.
Offensive Lineman: Nick Zakelj promoted from the practice squad.
Defensive Lineman: Trevis Gipson promoted to the active roster.

The 49ers face not only a strategic challenge against the Falcons but must adapt quickly with injuries impacting their core players. Fans eagerly await the kickoff to see how these roster changes will influence the game’s outcome.