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The San Francisco 49ers watched quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo go down with a foot damage after taking a sack on the primary drive of the eventual 33-17 win over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. After the sport, head coach Kyle Shanahan introduced that Garoppolo had suffered a damaged foot, and would require surgical procedure that can knock him out for the remainder of the season. However, after extra analysis, that will not be the case.
According to ESPN, docs concluded that Jimmy G doesn’t require foot surgical procedure. He didn’t undergo a Lisfranc damage, and if rehab goes in accordance with plan, Garoppolo may return in seven to eight weeks. Seven weeks from this previous Sunday will likely be when the divisional playoff video games are held.
Garoppolo has gone 7-3 because the starter this season, whereas finishing 67.2 % of his passes for two,437 yards, 16 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. The 49ers tried to maneuver on from him this offseason, naming former No. 3 total decide Trey Lance the starter for the 2022 marketing campaign, however the second-year signal-caller broke his ankle in Week 2, and the franchise was compelled to show to Garoppolo. It was reported simply on Sunday morning that the 49ers and Garoppolo are open to staying collectively in 2023.
Brock Purdy, this yr’s Mr. Irrelevant from the 2023 NFL Draft, stepped in for Garoppolo in opposition to the Dolphins and accomplished 25 of 37 passes for 210 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He regarded stable in his first intensive NFL motion, and would be the starter whereas Garoppolo focuses on his rehab. It’s not assured, however Jimmy G may reportedly return if the 49ers make a playoff run.
