NFL: The Insiders on Brock Purdy

PodcastNFL Pro Week 7 PreviewOctober 22, 2026

From the episode

I think Brock Purdy's building his MVP case for the following reason. 49ers wide receivers going into the year. Wide receiver one, Mike Evans, Achilles. Wide receiver two, Debo Samuel, hamstring... And yet, this is still arguably been the most potent offense in the NFL.

Mentioned at 43:00 – 44:45

STACKED’s take

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Purdy building MVP case despite six injured WRs; arm strength improved 10 mph.

Brock Purdy is building an MVP case despite the 49ers having six wide receivers injured (Mike Evans—Achilles, Debo Samuel—hamstring, Dijon Stripling—ankle, Ricky Pearsall—PCL, Christian Kirk—calf, Demarcus Robinson—ankle). The source credits Purdy's decision-making, mobility, arm strength improvement (gained 10 mph from Iowa State to NFL), accuracy, and spatial awareness for maintaining the 49ers as arguably the most potent offense in the NFL.