The 49ers host the Denver Broncos this Saturday, but head coach Kyle Shanahan is unsure whether the starters will play. That goes for Brock Purdy, as Shanahan isn’t set on the quarterback rotation, too.
Speaking of quarterbacks, Brandon Allen was excused from Wednesday’s practice as his wife had a baby. Allen will return to practice Thursday. Congrats to the Allen family.
Shanahan hinted at Sam Darnold and Trey Lance switching roles. So, Darnold would be up first against Denver, perhaps playing longer.
Here’s a look at some stats from practice:
49ers QB update
Practice 15
Brock Purdy
11-on-11 reps (all w/ the 1st team): 39
Passing: 12 of 19, 1 INT
Trey Lance
11-on-11 reps: 12
Passing: 4 of 6
Sam Darnold
11-on-11 reps: 16
Passing: 5 of 8
Brandon Allen
Excused (personal)— Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) August 16, 2023And here’s how Kyle Shanahan feels about referencing stats from practice and interceptions in general:
“You never want interceptions in any situation.