Called into action to replace an injured Brock Purdy today, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen was spotted wearing a splint on his left middle finger before Sunday’s game against the Packers.

Brandon Allen didn’t get nearly enough help from his more recognizable San Francisco 49ers teammates as the 32-year-old journeyman quarterback made his first start in nearly three years.

Brandon Allen was a three-year starter at Arkansas and led the Razorbacks to bowl victories in his redshirt junior and senior seasons. Former Wisconsin Badgers head coach Bret Bielema coached Allen in the quarterback's final three years at Arkansas.

It's been a disappointing campaign so far for the San Francisco 49ers, which reached the Super Bowl last season but are now just 5-5 and sit several spots outside the NFC playoff picture. It may get w

After watching the San Francisco 49ers weather adversity after adversity in 2024, the team has been met with their toughest challenge yet, with Brock Purdy officially ruled out for Week 12 with a shoulder injury and Brandon Allen set to take his place under center.