Practice availability can sometimes serve as guidance, meaning the expectation is that Purdy will continue to practice ahead of Week 8. It's unknown how much will be enough to get the Niners starter back to game action. In the meantime, Jones continues to fill admirably for San Francisco, leading the team to a 3-1 record in four starts.

Jones has stepped up in a big way for the 49ers, and his gritty performance against the Falcons on Sunday marked a key milestone for the 6-foot-3 quarterback. According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, Jones has earned a $400,000 bonus for his fourth win. On top of that, Jones can potentially pocket $100,000 for each victory moving forward.

The Atlanta Falcons will have to wait and see on the status of their starting quarterback and key member of the defense

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff and defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for a

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy did more at practice over the past week than he has been able to because of his toe injury. But the 49ers will have Mac Jones at quarterback for the third game in row and fifth time in the past six contests when they play the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night.

Fred Warner was on hand Sunday night to cheer on his 49ers. They responded with yet another big win in an injury-marred season.

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That said, Kyle Shanahan’s troops have lost two of their last three following Sunday’s 30-19 loss at Tampa Bay. In that loss against the Buccaneers, San Francisco allowed a season-high 30 points as their struggles defensively were accentuated after losing Warner to injury in the 1st quarter.