## Niners’ Purdy Limited in Practice, Kittle Confirms Packers Availability
**Santa Clara, Calif.** – The San Francisco 49ers received a mixed bag of injury updates on Wednesday as quarterback Brock Purdy was limited in practice due to a shoulder injury, while tight end George Kittle declared he will be playing in Sunday’s Divisional Round game against the Green Bay Packers.
### Purdy’s Shoulder Status
Purdy, who has started the last five games for the 49ers, suffered a shoulder sprain in the Wild Card victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He was limited in practice on Wednesday, throwing sparingly during individual drills.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan provided an update on Purdy’s condition, saying that he is “day-to-day” and that the team will “see how he progresses.”
“Brock is tough, and he wants to play,” Shanahan said. “But we’re not going to put him out there if he’s not healthy enough.”
If Purdy is unable to start against the Packers, backup quarterback Josh Johnson would be in line to make his first start for the 49ers. Johnson has not thrown a pass in a regular season game since 2018.
### Kittle Clears Hamstring Hurdle
Kittle, who missed the Wild Card game due to a hamstring injury, was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. He said he feels “good” and is confident he will be able to play on Sunday.
“I’m not 100%, but I’m good enough to go,” Kittle said. “I’ve been working hard to get back, and I’m ready to contribute.”
Kittle’s return is a major boost for the 49ers’ offense, as he is one of the most dangerous pass-catching tight ends in the NFL. He has 1,105 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 17 games this season.
### Other Injury Updates
In addition to Purdy and Kittle, the 49ers also have several other players who are dealing with injuries.
* **Running back Christian McCaffrey (calf):** Limited in practice on Wednesday.
* **Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (ankle):** Did not practice on Wednesday.
* **Offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey (calf):** Did not practice on Wednesday.
* **Defensive end Nick Bosa (ankle):** Limited in practice on Wednesday.
The 49ers will release their final injury report on Friday, which will provide a more detailed update on the status of all injured players.
### Outlook for Packers Game
The 49ers will enter Sunday’s game as slight favorites against the Packers, who are making their first playoff appearance since 2019.
Green Bay is led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. However, the Packers’ offense has struggled at times this season, and they will be without wide receiver Allen Lazard (shoulder) on Sunday.
The 49ers’ defense has been one of the best in the NFL this season, and they will need to play at their best to contain Rodgers and the Packers’ passing attack.
The game is expected to be a close and competitive one, with both teams having a legitimate chance to advance to the NFC Championship Game.