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49ers’ Brock Purdy Says ‘Arm Was on Fire’ Amid Injury Against Lions

While San Francisco will miss the playoffs, quarterback Brock Purdy’s recent injury is cause for concern.
49ers’ Brock Purdy Says ‘Arm Was on Fire’ Amid Injury Against Lions
Brock Purdy (13) of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ball against the Detroit Lions during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Dec. 30, 2024. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
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For the second time in recent years, the San Francisco 49ers missed a Super Bowl chance as quarterback Brock Purdy dealt with an elbow injury.

Albeit the Super Bowl chance was nixed much sooner this time in a 6–10 season, and Purdy’s elbow condition this time around could be less severe than the first. Purdy injured his elbow on Monday night in a 40–34 loss to the Detroit Lions (14–2), but early testing looks more promising than the injury that required surgery in 2023.

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