Purdy, Bosa out for 49ers vs. Packers; Allen in as QB1

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his first start since taking over as the 49ers' starting quarterback late in the 2022 season. And he could not come at a lease opportune time. With the 49ers clinging to slim playoff hopes, Purdy will be sidelined for the team's crucial game Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field due to a right shoulder injury. Purdy underwent an MRI examination, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. The imaging did not show any significant damage, and Purdy has a chance to play against Buffalo in Week 13, Shanahan said. Quarterback Brandon Allen will start against the Packers, and Joshua Dobbs will serve as the backup, Shanahan said. In fact, the 49ers will take the field without, perhaps, their most important offensive and defensive players. Defensive end Nick Bosa also was ruled out with hip and oblique injuries, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced on Friday. The 49ers are scheduled to travel late Friday afternoon. Left tackle Trent Williams is listed as questionable with an ankle injury. Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who returned to practice this week, was ruled out, along with wide receiver Jacob Cowing (concussion), defensive lineman Kevin Givens...