The San Francisco 49ers have battled injuries to some of their best weapons this season, and that trend continued this week, with quarterback Brock Purdy nursing a shoulder issue ahead of Week 12. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan announced Friday that Brandon Allen will start in place of Purdy for Sunday's game against the Packers.

The Green Bay Packers defense won't have to face quarterback Brock Purdy when the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers come to Lambeau Field for the Week 12 showdown Sunday. Purdy suffered a shoulder injury in the 49ers' game last week and is among multiple players on the team's injury report.

Brandon Allen knows the stakes are high as he prepares to lead the 49ers against the Packers in Week 12. Speaking ahead of the game, Allen shared how he’s modeling his preparation after Brock Purdy and his focus on putting the team in the best position to win.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and quarterback Brandon Allen spoke with reporters after Friday's practice as the team prepares for its Week

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will not play Sunday and head coach Kyle Shanahan said the lingering discomfort is a concern. Purdy sat out Friday after he participated in

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen will start for injured starter Brock Purdy on Sunday at the Green Bay Packers, per head coach Kyle Shanahan

No Brock Purdy. No Nick Bosa. No chance for the 49ers on Sunday in Green Bay? “We’re missing two good players definitely but we’ll have a lot of good players out there,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan countered.