In a surprising turn of events, quarterback Brock Purdy will be on the sidelines for the San Francisco 49ers' regular-season finale. Now, before you start panicking, let me assure you that it's not because of any dire circumstances. No, my friends, it's simply because the Niners have already secured the No. 1 seed in the NFL playoffs. Talk about a power move!
Coach Kyle Shanahan has decided to give the starting reins to Sam Darnold for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. With nothing at stake for San Francisco, Shanahan wants to give Purdy some rest and see what Darnold can do in the spotlight. It's like a dress rehearsal for the playoffs.
