San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens will start Sunday's game against the New York Giants after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered an ankle injury in Week 2, head coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR on Friday.
Mullens—who is 3-5 in his career as a starter—went 8-of-11 for 71 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception last Sunday.
Injuries decimated San Francisco's roster in Week 2. Garoppolo suffered a high ankle sprain early in the team's Week 2 win over the New York Jets but continued to play through the first half before Mullens replaced him.