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49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo 'Pulling' to Return from Ankle Injury, HC Shanahan Says

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is trying to get back on the field for his team's Week 3 game against the New York Giants, but head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Nick Mullens to start.

"I'll be surprised if Jimmy gets back later in the week," Shanahan said Wednesday, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN. "I know he's still pulling to do it. But Nick is ready to go. ... Nick has got a lot of playing time with us, and 2018 prepared him for moments like this. He always does a good job in practice, and excited to see him get his opportunity.