Sam Darnold ‘in line to start’ Week 8 versus Cincinnati

With 49ers’ starting QB Brock Purdy entering concussion protocol Wednesday, former third-overall pick Sam Darnold is in line to receive first-team practice reps and start in Purdy’s relief Sunday.

Fantasy Impact: Shanahan and the Niners brought Darnold in to compete for the backup role and beat out fellow third-overall pick Trey Lance; with Lance now in Dallas and Purdy trending towards missing Week 8, Darnold will have the opportunity to start against the Bengals. The Niners will likely lean on a run-heavy, short-pass approach with Darnold behind center. Still, given the explosive nature of the offense, Darnold is a possible emergency starting option in fantasy this weekend as he offers a wide variety of potential outcomes.

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