Brock Purdy to play first career game without Kyle Juszczyk

The 6-1 49ers enter Sunday's road matchup as

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"This will be the first game that Brock Purdy will ever play without Kyle Juszczyk in his career." —@EpKap on the chall Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will take the field without fullback Kyle Juszczyk for the first time in his professional career on Sunday. ESPN's @EpKap highlighted the absence as a notable challenge for the San Francisco offense against Seattle.

Why it matters: Juszczyk operates as a structural linchpin for San Francisco, frequently setting the edge on lead block duties and enabling the team's complex rushing scheme. Playing without him forces the unit to rely on different personnel groupings to navigate a divisional road environment.

By the numbers: The 49ers carry a 6-1 record and a six-game winning streak into the matchup, powering an offense that averages 27.7 points per game. Seattle is currently listed as a with an 5.

What to watch: Monitor how San Francisco adjusts its play-calling tendencies and formation structures to compensate for the missing veteran.

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@espnNFL 2026-10-11T15:10:34.790987+00:00

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