What happened: ESPN's Jeremy Fowler said San Francisco told teams it does not want to move Mac Jones, with a second- or third-round pick needed to start talks. Dan Graziano framed Jones alongside J.J. McCarthy as the deadline's real quarterback options.
Why it matters: Purdy is playing at an MVP level after missing seven games last season, when Jones filled in. Moving that insurance would leave a 3-0 contender exposed with Trent Williams, Mike Evans and Nick Bosa sidelined and upper-echelon defenses ahead.
By the numbers: Purdy in 2025 with the 49ers: 197-of-284 for 2,167 yards, 20 TD, 10 INT in 9 games. Kittle in 2025: 57 catches for 628 yards, 7 TD in 11 games. Week 3 opponent plays: Rams 57, Dolphins 56, Cardinals 81. Official statuses as of Sept. 29: Bosa Out, Evans Questionable, Williams Questionable.
What to watch: Watch whether a desperate contender meets the price before the 4 p.m. ET Nov. 10 deadline.