Since the injury avalanche hit the 49ers have managed to keep their heads above water and not suffer any bad losses. After losing in Week 8 to the Houston Texans on the road, the spotlight gets a little brighter for a group that has been pushed into bigger roles with a handful of injuries for San Francisco on both sides of the ball.

On the other side is a team that is absolutely rolling. Ever since the loss to the 49ers, the Rams have won three straight games, outscoring their opponents 86-20 over that span. Matthew Stafford has emerged as an MVP candidate, and the defense has more than held up its end of the bargain as well.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his sixth straight start for the San Francisco 49ers with a toe injury, but could be available in a backup role on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

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Kyle Shanahan said last week that there was some hope that Brock Purdy could serve as the backup or emergency quarterback for Sunday's road game against the Giants, but he ultimately remained on the inactive list due to turf toe while Mac Jones started for the fifth straight game.