With their talismanic QB out for their Week 18 clash with the Cardinals, the 49ers will sit Brock Purdy for their closer as they look ahead to next season.

The San Francisco 49ers entered their Week 18 finale on the road against the Arizona Cardinals with several starters ruled out. Quarterback Brock Purdy, receiver Deebo Samuel and cornerback Deommodore Lenoir were all ruled out with injuries.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers’ brass have a similar mindset regarding one of the biggest offseason questions around the organization.

Following Sunday's loss, all eyes have shifted to quarterback Brock Purdy's impending contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers concluded their 2024 season on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. Among the long list of of injured players not suiting up for the season finale was QB1 Brock Purdy, who suffered a right elbow contusion and nerve inflammation in the team's Week 17 "Monday Night Football" matchup.

The 49ers vs. Cardinals game starts at 1:25 p.m. PT and can be seen on Fox. Play-by-play broadcaster Chris Myers and color analyst Mark Schlereth will call the game from the booth at State Farm Stadium, with Jen Hale reporting from the sidelines.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) walks off the field after a loss ... with an official during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Glendale, Ariz., Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) San ...

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