49ers QB Purdy has a bruised elbow and will miss Week 18 vs. Cardinals originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Brock Purdy’s 2024 NFL season is over.

After injuring his right elbow late in the 49ers’ 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions on “Monday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium, coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on a conference call Tuesday that Purdy had a bruised elbow with neuritis suffered and will miss the Week 18 game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.

Shanahan did not select a starting quarterback for the regular-season finale in place of Purdy, but backup Josh Dobbs picked up the slack in Monday’s loss to Detroit after Purdy left the game with 1:45 left in the fourth quarter and was able to move into the starting lineup in Week 18 .

Dobbs completed 3 of 4 pass attempts for 35 yards through the air before rushing for a 7-yard touchdown with 0:43 left.

Purdy finished the season completing 300 of 455 pass attempts (65.9 percent) for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns and 11 interceptions through the air, while recording 66 carries for 323 yards and five touchdowns on the ground.

After avoiding a serious injury, the 25-year-old quarterback now faces a crucial offseason in which he could receive a hefty reward in the form of a lucrative contract extension.

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