Purdy (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, but Mac Jones will start at quarterback even if Purdy is active, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

If he suits up Sunday, Purdy would merely be the No. 2 quarterback, with a return to the starting role perhaps coming Week 11 versus the Cardinals. For now, Jones will get at least one more start, leading San Francisco's offense into a highly anticipated NFC West showdown.

Fields is expected to start Sunday's game against the Browns, Rich Cimini of ESPN.com reports, though coach Aaron Glenn hasn't named a starting quarterback between Fields and Tyrod Taylor.

Glenn continues to play it coy with the Jets' quarterback situation. Fields was benched for Taylor at halftime in Week 7 against the Panthers, but a knee injury prevented Taylor from suiting up in Week 8, paving the way for Fields to start and pick up the Jets' first win of the season against the Bengals prior to a Week 9 bye. Taylor has recovered and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game, but Fields has likely earned at least one more start after his victorious outing last time out.

Daniels suffered no ligament damage and won't need surgery on the dislocated left elbow he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Daniels received positive news regarding his injury after seeking additional medical opinions, and he will not be immediately placed on injured reserve. Per Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic, the Commanders will reassess Daniels' status after the team's Week 12 bye. Whether Daniels returns this season will hinge on his health, as well as Washington's chances of making the playoffs. Backup Marcus Mariota will be tasked with keeping Washington's faint playoff hopes alive while Daniels recovers.

Pickett entered the Raiders' 10-7 loss to the Broncos on Thursday night for Geno Smith (quadriceps) with 14:38 remaining in the fourth quarter and failed to complete his only pass attempt.

Smith was injured on a short scramble on the first play of the fourth quarter, necessitating Pickett's entry into the game. However, the 2022 first-round pick of the Steelers only made a brief cameo, handing off to Ashton Jeanty on his first play before tossing an incomplete pass intended for Jack Bech. Smith was able to reenter the game on the next possession and finish out the game, and the veteran signal-caller will now have extra time to get fully healthy before a Week 11 home matchup against the Cowboys on Monday night, Nov. 17.

Smith suffered a quad contusion in Thursday's 10-7 loss to the Broncos, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Smith played through the injury for most of the fourth quarter, but he drew a questionable tag in the final minutes of the game and was spotted with his quad area wrapped on the bench. He'll now have 10 days to recover before a Week 11 matchup against the Cowboys, and there doesn't appear to be concern about his availability for that matchup for the time being.

Nix completed 16 of 28 passes for 150 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions while rushing five times for minus-2 yards in the Broncos' 10-7 win over the Raiders on Thursday night.

Nix's final line wasn't aesthetically pleasing by any stretch, but the second-year signal-caller did just enough to help his team to its eighth victory in 10 games. Nix connected with Troy Franklin on a tight-window seven-yard touchdown pass late in the first half to erase an early 7-0 deficit, and his second interception, which could have had disastrous consequences, also came on a pass intended for Franklin that bounced off the receiver's hands at the Broncos' 45-yard line just after the halfway point of the fourth quarter. Daniel Carlson would go on to miss a game-tying field goal on the Raiders' ensuing possession, and Nix subsequently led a 10-play, 47-yard drive that allowed Denver to run out the clock. Nix has just a 4:4 TD:INT over his last three games, and he'll have a tougher matchup on tap on Sunday, Nov. 16 when the Broncos host the Chiefs in a Week 11 divisional showdown.

Smith is questionable to return to Thursday's game against the Broncos with a quad injury.

Smith has been under constant pressure throughout the game, but this injury occurred early in the fourth quarter on a scramble. After a two-play absence, he returned to the field but was visibly limping and in discomfort. Smith is officially questionable, but he was seen on the bench with his upper left leg wrapped and without a helmet.

Smith is back in Thursday's game against the Broncos after being evaluated for an apparent knee injury, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.

Smith was injured on a scramble early in the fourth quarter. He missed two plays but was ultimately cleared to return and is back under center for the Raiders.

Smith is being examined in the medical tent after suffering an apparent knee injury in Thursday's game against the Broncos, Ryan McFadden of ESPN.com reports.

Smith tried to scramble early in the fourth quarter and was tripped up on a tackle around his knee. He was able to walk off the field with a limp and was pointing to his knee. Kenny Pickett is taking over under center for the Raiders for the time being.

Purdy (toe) remained limited at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

GM John Lynch told KNBR San Francisco on Thursday morning that Purdy is handling more and more work on a weekly basis as he seeks his first game action since Week 4 due to a turf toe injury. Coach Kyle Shanahan then relayed on KNBR on Thursday afternoon that Purdy is drawing closer to a return, and the 49ers ultimately will make a decision on that front Friday. It's unclear if Purdy will start Sunday against the Rams if he's cleared, but Shanahan consistently has been naming the starter between Purdy and Mac Jones when the team's final injury report needs to be posted, so that at least should become known sooner than later.