Is Brock Purdy’s Comeback a ‘Longshot’ for the Week 8 Clash Against the Bengals?

Brock Purdy’s chances of playing in Week 8 of the football season appear exceedingly slim, as assessed by David J. Chao, a ProFootballDoc. This situation prompts us to contemplate the unpredictable nature of injuries in the NFL. Is Brock Purdy’s Week 8 comeback a long shot? Expert opinion.

Let’s objectively analyze the situation. Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers‘ quarterback, missed practice due to late-onset concussion symptoms. This development has cast doubt on his availability for Week 8 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pro Football Doc, David J. Chao, provides insights into this precarious situation.

Brock Purdy’s week 8 ‘longshot’?

Now, imagine the “Niners” faithful anxiously awaiting an update on their star quarterback’s status. Chao, a trusted NFL expert, “Can Brock Purdy clear from concussion protocol in six days to play in week eight here’s why we think it’s a longshot to do so…,” emphasizing the challenges of clearing concussion protocol within a short time frame.

According to Chao: Kyle Shanahan noted that Purdy began experiencing symptoms on the plane ride back, suggesting delayed onset or prolonged concussion symptoms, which typically require more recovery time. “Those types of concussions typically do not clear the next week. It doesn’t really have to do with the six or 7-day week given the Monday Night Football game playing Sunday.” – David J. Chao said.

Even with a full week, these types of concussions often do not clear in time for the following week, as they necessitate a symptom-free period and clearance from an independent neurologist before returning to play. “The bottom line is, even with a 7-day week, those typically don’t clear for the following week. The reason why is delayed or prolonged symptoms,” Chao added.

Dr. Chao suggests, that if Purdy does play, he thinks the NFL will definitely want to look into it just to make sure everything was done correctly.

Chao’s data proofs; slim Purdy return

Per Dr. David J. Chao’s perspective, this season has seen only 8 out of 30 players return the week following a concussion diagnosis, approximately 26%. In the two previous seasons, the figure was similar at 22%. Given Purdy’s delayed symptoms, the odds of him playing this week appear minimal.

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Purdy’s injury occurred during a high-impact play, raising questions about player safety. Chao highlights, that before the sneak, Purdy was impressive, going 19 of 24 for 252 yards and a touchdown. However, after the injury, his performance dipped significantly, completing just two of six passes for 20 yards with two interceptions.

However, stay tuned for updates; maybe Sam Darnold will finally get his chance to shine.

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