Seahawks might catch NFC West break with 49ers' Brock Purdy injury news

After beating the Seattle Seahawks with a late touchdown pass in Week 1, the 49ers' quarterback will miss 2-5 weeks with a toe injury.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws a touch down pass during the second half against Seahawks | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Brock Purdy's touchdown pass to beat the Seattle Seahawks last Sunday at Lumen Field will be his last throw for a while. On Thursday the San Francisco 49ers announced that their quarterback is suffering from a toe injury, and will be sidelined for anywhere between 2-5 weeks.

The 49ers, who beat the Seahawks to start their season 1-0, could be without Purdy for two NFC West games. After traveling to play the New Orleans Saints Sunday, they host the Arizona Cardinals in Week 3. If the quarterback's injury lingers, would could also miss the Niners' divisional showdown with the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 5.

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The Seahawks, who gave up a touchdown pass and fumbled away a Red-Zone possession in the game's final two minutes, don't get another shot at San Francisco until Week 18 in the regular-season finale at Levi's Stadium.

Purdy threw for 277 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions against Seattle's defense. He was sacked once, and ran five times for 17 yards. Former New England Patriots' first-round pick Mac Jones will start for the Niners in Purdy's absence. They are also expected to be without Pro Bowl tight end Georg Kittle against the Saints.

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While hoping the Niners stub their, ahem, toe and absorb a loss in the next few weeks, the Seahawks have to focus on their own business. That starts with Sunday's tough road test against old friend DK Metcalf and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is tackled during the first half against the Seahawks | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

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