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The 49ers also ruled out EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring) and C Jake Brendel (hamstring), while labeling DT Jordan Elliott (ankle/personal matter), LB Dee Winters (knee), DL Sam Okuayinonu (ankle), OG Ben Bartch (ankle) and OL Spencer Burford (knee) questionable for Week 9. The 49ers’ defense is officially one to target for fantasy purposes and their poor health should also reinforce the offense’s passing volume.

We do not yet know Purdy’s Friday participation level, but he remained limited through Wednesday and Thursday, and we assume Friday was no different. The 49ers are seemingly set on keeping their franchise quarterback protected from re-injury for as long as possible. Mac Jones will start again in his stead, and can be treated as a borderline QB1/2 against the Texans. The 49ers also ruled out C Jake Brendel (hamstring), EDGE Bryce Huff (hamstring) and EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos (hamstring).

Purdy remained sidelined all week, as did WR Ricky Pearsall, who is dealing with a PCL sprain in his knee. Just eight days ago, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Purdy is considered week-to-week, so the starting quarterback’s absence is hardly surprising. Hopefully, Purdy can remain setback-free and return for the 49ers’ Week 7 game against the Falcons, though that outcome should not be viewed as guaranteed. The 49ers also ruled out WR Jordan Watkins (calf), DL Kevin Givens (pectoral) and EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos (knee/hamstring).

DT Alfred Collins (sprained knee) also was hurt in Thursday’s latest injury game for the 49ers, though it’s not known if he’ll miss time. The 49ers have been as banged up as any team in the league besides the Ravens the last four weeks.

The 49ers continue to be extra cautious with their No. 1 wide receiver, whose expected return-to-play date falls in the Weeks 5-6 range. A recent beat report suggested Aiyuk is ahead of schedule and has a chance to suit up for Week 1, though this outcome should be considered somewhat unlikely at this time. The 49ers also placed OL Andre Dillard, DE Yetur Gross-Matos, S Malik Mustapha and LB Curtis Robinson on the active/PUP list while OT Ben Bartch and S George Odum landed on the active/non-football injury list.

Gross-Matos has been sidelined since Week 5 with a knee injury that required a stint on injured reserve. Now a situational player for the San Francisco defense, Gross-Matos should return to a modest role in clear passing situations for a 49ers team looking to make a second half push for the playoffs.

Gross-Matos suffered a knee injury the team’s Week 4 win over the Patriots and did not suit up in Week 5 against the Cardinals. The veteran pass rusher has played in three games for the Nines this season, totaling just one tackle while failing to record a sack. Depending on how his recovery goes, Gross-Matos could return anytime between early-November to early-December.

In addition to Floyd, defensive tackle Yetur Gross-Matos is also believed to have suffered a sprained knee. Both players will undergo MRIs on Saturday to confirm their injuries and their severity. Floyd signed a one-year contract with the 49ers this offseason and is coming off a 10.5-sack year with the Bills, which tied his career high. We’ll see if either player’s absence stretches into the regular season. The 49ers open the year on September 9 against the Jets.

The four-year veteran appeared in 55 games for the Panthers, starting 23 of his final 29 games with the team. He was placed on injured reserve prior to Week 8 in 2023 but returned for the final six games to play an integral role for the defense. He should initially serve as a sub-package player for the stout San Francisco defense.

Gross-Matos had been one of the few bright spots on the Carolina defense, recording 2.5 sacks already, just one off his career-high. However, he injured his hamstring in Week 7 and head coach Frank Reich told reporters that “It wasn’t just a little strain, it was pretty significant.” Gross-Matos will now have four weeks to try and heal up.