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.

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 ...

There wasn’t much to be gleaned from a 47-24 loss to Arizona except that free agent Josh Dobbs could be a viable backup for Brock Purdy.

The San Francisco 49ers just lost 47-24 to the Arizona Cardinals. Here are the 49ers' grades for this performance. QUARTERBACK: D Joshua Dobbs t

San Francisco (6-10) rides a three-game losing streak into a matchup with (-) on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals are listed as favorites in this one, with the spread

There wasn’t much to be gleaned from a 47-24 loss to Arizona except that free agent Josh Dobbs could be a viable backup for Brock Purdy.

San Francisco 49ers QB Joshua Dobbs and LB Fred Warner reacted to the 49ers season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

Sam Darnold had a breakout season, Josh Jacobs ran wild in Green Bay, and Baker Mayfield tossed 41 touchdowns, as all three led their teams to the playoffs.

From "Mr. Irrelevant" to indispensable starter, Brock Purdy’s contract demands could redefine the 49ers’ offseason strategy.