49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy remained a limited participant in Thursday’s practice. He was limited all of last week and ruled out against the Falcons. Purdy, who has turf toe, has not had a full practice since Sept. 26.

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.

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The Cowboys will get CeeDee Lamb back in the mix after he's been out since Week 2. He's off the injury report for Sunday. The biggest injury news for Dallas' struggling defense is cornerback Trevon Diggs is out with a concussion he suffered in an accident at home.

In Week 8, Mar'Keise Irving and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet the New Orleans Saints at 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Irving hasn't played since Week 4, when he posted this statline: 15 carries,