Joshua Dobbs

Joshua Dobbs simply wants a chance to compete for a starting quarterback job or the primary backup role, and it's unclear if the 49ers offer him that opportunity.

The San Francisco 49ers trimmed into the Arizona Cardinals' lead after Joshua Dobbs connected with Kyle Juszczyk on a 36-yard touchdown pass.

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has high expectations for quarterback Joshua Dobbs entering San Francisco's regular-season finale against the Arizona Cardinals.

Rib injury #49ers injury report for Sunday: Out: QB Brock Purdy (elbow), WR Deebo Samuel (ribs, wrist), OL Spencer Burford (calf), CB Deommodore Lenoir (shoulder), DE Robert Beal Jr. (ankle) Doubtful: LB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (calf) Questionable: TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring), CB Isaac Yiadom (pelvis), OT Colton McKivitz (knee), S Ji Ayir Brown (ankle) (Nick Wagoner on X) FF Today's Take: Deebo is listed with rib and wrist injuries this week and will take a seat in the season finale. His absence will push Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and TE George Kittle (ankle, hamstring) into the receiving spotlight for the 49ers against the Cardinals. Joshua Dobbs will be starting at quarterback which may dampen the enthusiasm for the San Francisco pass catchers.

Guerendo was able to get a full practice in Wednesday, as well, so the 24-year-old tailback should be able to go in the Week 18 finale against the Cardinals. With Brock Purdy (elbow) out, this could be a game where Guerendo gets a good amount of touches with Joshua Dobbs the signal-caller against Arizona.