Brandon Allen's first start with the 49ers didn't go so well. He made some nice throws, but he fumbled twice, threw an interception and the offense scored just

Brock Purdy’s absence should make fantasy owners second-guess starting Deebo Samuel or Jauan Jennings this week.

Brandon Allen will start in place of an injured Brock Purdy when the 49ers (5-5) also have to play without Nick Bosa on Sunday at Green Bay (7-3).

After watching the San Francisco 49ers weather adversity after adversity in 2024, the team has been met with their toughest challenge yet, with Brock Purdy officially ruled out for Week 12 with a shoulder injury and Brandon Allen set to take his place under center.

Brandon Allen was a three-year starter at Arkansas and led the Razorbacks to bowl victories in his redshirt junior and senior seasons. Former Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bret Bielema coached Allen in the quarterback's final three years at Arkansas.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen will start for injured starter Brock Purdy on Sunday at the Green Bay Packers, per head coach Kyle Shanahan

The San Francisco 49ers’ Pro Bowl quarterback will miss a start because of an injury Sunday for the first time in his three-season career after he was not sidelined in college. Purdy was ruled out Friday and won’t play in a critical regular-season game at Green Bay because of an injury he suffered to his throwing shoulder in last Sunday’s 20-17 loss to the Seahawks.

The 49ers are going to have to dip into their quarterback depth this weekend. Head coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Friday that backup Brandon Allen will get the starting nod for San Francisco against the Packers.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback and Iowa State alum Brock Purdy is showing promising signs after being injured on Nov. 17.

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy took part in some light throwing after missing his first career game due to an injury, and the 49ers are hoping he can return this week.