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NFL - The Athletic fantasy football takes on Brock Purdy
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from NFL - The Athletic about Brock Purdy.
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All NFL - The Athletic insights about Brock Purdy
PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Purdy was ranked too low entering the season; the source has now remedied his ranking upward following Week 1 performance.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Purdy demonstrated he is no longer irrelevant with three touchdowns in the 49ers' season-opening win over the Rams in Melbourne, establishing his continued relevance as a starting quarterback.NegativeRoleAug 4, 2026
Multiple voters emphasize Purdy's system fit with Kyle Shanahan as a critical factor in his evaluation. An exec noted: "Solid 2. Deceptive athletically, deceptive strength. He is the one guy who plays bigger than he is, and then obviously he's a good fit with Kyle." A defensive coach cautioned: "Just because of what he has done, you have to give him a 2, but he's like bottom-end Tier 2. It is the system and everything around it that is going to help him. In that system, Jimmy Garoppolo took them to the Super Bowl, but when he went anywhere else, you struggled to say he was a 3." However, voters agree Purdy has surpassed Garoppolo.PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Purdy regained all ground lost after his 2024 season and achieved career-best average tier vote (2.28) and ranking (T-11th). The source notes he is No. 1 in EPA per pass play since 2023, his first full season as 49ers starter, with the team ranking third in offensive EPA per play over that span. A head coach stated: "I think he is better than given credit for. Kyle (Shanahan) is great, but I think Brock Purdy, he can see it so fast, and he makes quick decisions, and he's more athletic than you think. Really good player." An offensive coordinator added: "Purdy is so impressive to watch in terms of how he creates. The scramble game is awesome. He's really hard to sack."PositiveProjectionAug 4, 2026
Purdy regained all the ground lost after his 2024 season, and then some, among voters. His average tier vote (2.28) and ranking (T-11th) are career bests. A head coach said: "I think he is better than given credit for. Kyle (Shanahan) is great, but I think Brock Purdy, he can see it so fast, and he makes quick decisions, and he's more athletic than you think. Really good player." The 49ers rank third in offensive EPA per play since 2023, Purdy's first full season as their starter. Purdy is No. 1 in EPA per pass play over that span. An offensive coordinator added: "Purdy is so impressive to watch in terms of how he creates. The scramble game is awesome. He's really hard to sack. He's in a great system with great players around him. It's just a good fit."NegativeMatchupNo date
49ers quarterback faces increased pressure from Garrett; on third-and-9 play from last season, Garrett was still able to walk left tackle Trent Williams back into Purdy's lap even with tight end George Kittle chipping. This demonstrates the schematic challenge Garrett presents to opposing offenses.