No matter how much the conversation lingers among the fan base, the San Francisco 49ers won't have a quarterback controversy. Mac Jones's strong start as the team's top signal caller has opened the door to some questions about Brock Purdy's status atop the depth chart once he returns from the toe injury that has hampered him since Week 1.

The San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams this week, and 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy will start once he’s healthy again. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes, and Greg Jennings ask if this is the right decision despite Mac Jones’ performances,

Other 49ers inactives are wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. (knee), center Jake Brendel (hamstring), edge rusher Bryce Huff (hamstring), running back Jordan James, safety Marques Sigle and defensive tackle C.J. West.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fifth straight start for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury, but he has made enough progress that he could be available in a backup role on Sunday against the New York Giants.