Brock Purdy fantasy football news and podcast insights

PositiveValueOct 30, 2026Kyle

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Buy-low candidate during San Francisco's bye week at a discount (80 cents on the dollar). Source anticipates a strong rest-of-season finish, citing improved personnel (Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Dejon Stribbling returning; George Kittle staying healthy) and potential shootout opportunities. Source compares Purdy's expected trajectory to Trevor Lawrence's strong end-of-season performance last year. Source would prioritize Purdy over Dak Prescott rest of season despite Prescott's strong matchup this week, suggesting floating Prescott (who has a phenomenal matchup vs Arizona) to acquire Purdy from a struggling manager.

PositiveValueOct 30, 2026RotoWire

Purdy was the QB17 with 16.2 fantasy points in Week 5 against Seattle, serving as the closer comp for Caleb Williams' potential output against the Seahawks' elite defense.

NegativeMatchupOct 30, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Purdy leads all quarterbacks in positive EPA rate (56.8%) and ranks fourth in EPA per play (0.28), positioning him among MVP candidates alongside Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.

PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026Niners Nation

Since Mike Evans was injured in Week 6, Brock Purdy has attempted 49 passes, of which only 15 have gone to wide receivers. This limited WR target volume is a concern for 49ers pass catchers if Evans and Deebo Samuel do not return from injury.

NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Brock Purdy is Jim Moorman's fifth-ranked quarterback if drafting today in 2026.

PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Brock Purdy was playing at an MVP level heading into Week 7, anchoring the 49ers' consensus status as the best team in the NFC and possibly the NFL before their loss to Atlanta.

PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Playing at MVP level for the 49ers; the team maintained a perfect 6-0 record through Week 7 despite weathering significant injuries, with Purdy's elite performance a key driver of San Francisco's status as a top NFC contender.

PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026Pride Of Detroit

Purdy would benefit from Josh Downs as a reliable slot target for the 49ers' Super Bowl run, given the team's receiver depth issues with Mike Evans injured, Ricky Pearsall out for the season and Deebo Samuel battling a hamstring problem.

NegativeRoleOct 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Purdy is mentioned as a player for whom Sam Darnold serves as a streaming alternative in Week 8, implying Purdy is unavailable or injured.

NegativeValueOct 29, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Purdy was injured a year ago, allowing Mac Jones to step in readily for the 49ers, demonstrating Jones' readiness as a backup option.

NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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SleeperNFL’s MVP Rankings through Week 7: 1 - Brock Purdy 2 - Josh Allen 3 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba ⬆️ 4 - Kenneth Walker 5 - Patrick Mahomes 6 - Jordan Love 7 - Joe Burrow 8 - Trevor Lawrence 9 - Drake Maye 10 - Jahmyr Gibbs Who is snubbed? 👀

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

Brock Purdy is forced to throw to his WR6 and WR7 all game then gets moved out of the top spot… He’ll be back at the top 🔜

Purdy's decision-making and field vision have faltered in recent weeks. Against Atlanta, he threw two interceptions—a rarity in his career (just 11 times in 40+ games). The first came on a coverage disguise he normally handles well; he failed to throw the ball away and instead allowed Jessie Bates III to make a sideline toe-tap catch. The second, with 2:42 left and the 49ers down 26-20, was a critical mistake: he missed linebacker Kendal Daniels dropping from the line of scrimmage into coverage and threw into his zone, resulting in a deflection and interception to Jordan Watkins. Purdy acknowledged both errors postgame, noting he must learn to throw the ball away and better recognize disguised coverage and dropping linebackers.

NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Niners Nation

Purdy's performance has deteriorated sharply since Week 5. Through his first four games, he was an MVP candidate; over the last three games, his splits show a dramatic decline. Against the Falcons' 11th-ranked defense in Week 7, he completed 27 of 40 passes for 288 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, an EPA per pass of -0.06, and a passer rating of 75.8—a significant drop from his hot start. The source notes this is not a one-week blip but a concerning trend, though it acknowledges that missing receivers (Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, Demarcus Robinson) and communication gaps with new targets have compounded the issue.

NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Niners Nation

Purdy has struggled more against the Seattle Seahawks than any other defense. The Seahawks have the NFL's best defense by DVOA for the second straight season, and Purdy's Week 5 performance against them was notably difficult, though the 49ers won 32-29. This matchup history suggests Purdy faces particular challenges against elite defenses.

NegativeMatchupOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Purdy's Week 7 performance against Atlanta was hampered by significant receiver absences. The 49ers had only four eligible wide receivers (Brandin Cooks, Jacob Cowing, Christian Kirk, and Jordan Watkins) due to injuries to Mike Evans (Achilles tendon), Deebo Samuel (hamstring), and Demarcus Robinson (ankle). While George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey were available, the depleted receiver corps limited Purdy's options and forced reliance on new targets unfamiliar with his timing and rhythm.

NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Purdy's performance has deteriorated significantly since Week 5. In Weeks 1-4, he posted a 69.9% completion percentage, 1,007 passing yards, 11 touchdowns, 1 interception, 126.2 passer rating, and +0.505 EPA per dropback. In Weeks 5-7, those numbers fell to 68.4% completion, 741 yards, 6 touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 91.4 passer rating, and -0.087 EPA per dropback. The source notes this is not a one-week blip but a concerning trend from a quarterback who was an MVP candidate in the first four weeks.

NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026SleeperNFL

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Top Fantasy QBs through 7 Weeks: 1 - Josh Allen 2 - Brock Purdy 3 - Drake Maye 4 - Kirk Cousins 5 - Jared Goff 6 - Joe Burrow 7 - Jordan Love 8 - Dak Prescott 9 - CJ Stroud 10 - Matthew Stafford 11 - Tyler Shough 12 - Bryce Young

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Dataroma

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Adjusted Net Yards Per Attempt leaders through 7 weeks, per @FantasyPtsData: 1. Lamar Jackson (9.50) 2. Jared Goff (8.40) 3. Brock Purdy (8.39) 4. Michael Penix Jr. (8.08) 5. Josh Allen (7.83)

49ers QB Brock Purdy would benefit from Josh Downs as a much-needed target in the passing game, given the team's depleted receiver room.

NegativeRoleOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

Brock Purdy passing to Mike Evans, Garrett Wilson, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey would break the NFL Someone would ALWAYS be open

Brock Purdy holds third-ranked rest-of-season trade value among quarterbacks at 257, establishing him as a tier-one fantasy asset.

PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Purdy is one of the two MVP favorites but faces challenges to keep his winning up due to injuries; there is a case to be made that both Purdy and Josh Allen will be challenged to maintain their winning streaks, potentially opening the door for other MVP candidates like Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

PositiveNewsOct 28, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

Brock Purdy with his wife, Jenna, at the 49ers annual Halloween party 🎃

Purdy did not complete a pass to a wide receiver until the third quarter in a recent 49ers game, indicating an unusual distribution of early-game passing targets away from the receiver position.

NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Purdy did not complete a pass to a wide receiver until the third quarter, indicating early-game offensive game plan or execution patterns that delayed vertical passing.

NegativeUsageOct 28, 2026Niners Nation

Purdy has underperformed in recent weeks (QB15 average over last three games) due to Mike Evans' Achilles injury, but the source identifies this as a prime acquisition window. With Evans off the field, Purdy averages 7.7 yards per attempt and 0.48 fantasy points per dropback with a 4.9% TD rate; with Evans on the field, those metrics jump to 8.9 yards per attempt, 0.75 fantasy points per dropback, and 9.3% TD rate. Evans has a good chance of returning after the 49ers' Week 8 bye. Over the full season, Purdy ranks among the five best quarterbacks in EPA/Play (0.23), trailing only Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, and provides a solid floor with rushing (at least 25 yards in five of seven games). The source recommends acquiring Purdy now while he's unavailable, especially with Las Vegas and Dallas matchups coming after the bye.

PositiveValueOct 28, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

The source is a Purdy believer in real-life football, praising his mobility, ability to diagnose defenses, and touch at all three levels. However, the problem is he has nobody to throw to. Mike Evans is expected back after Week 8 bye, but the source questions whether he'll stay healthy through the regular season. With an ECR of 29 overall, the source prefers to sell Purdy at a premium now, flipping him for Joe Burrow or Jayden Daniels, potentially getting a plus on top if acquiring Daniels.

NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Purdy is playing near-flawless football for the 49ers, who are first in the NFC West. He has 15 touchdowns to 4 interceptions while pacing the 49ers' top-5 offense. The source ranks him #3 in its MVP top-5. Purdy has the highest passer rating in NFL history among qualified starters (min. 50 starts) at 105.4, surpassing Lamar Jackson (102.7), Aaron Rodgers (101.9), Joe Burrow (101.3), and Patrick Mahomes (100.9).

PositiveProjectionOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Purdy is ranked #3 in the source's MVP top-5, playing near flawless football for the 49ers with a 15 touchdown to 4 interception ratio while pacing a top-5 offense. The 49ers are first in the NFC West, though the source attributes significant credit to Shanahan's playcalling. Purdy has achieved a historic 105.4 passer rating (minimum 50 starts), the highest in NFL history, surpassing Lamar Jackson (102.7), Aaron Rodgers (101.9), Joe Burrow (101.3), and Patrick Mahomes (100.9).

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PositiveValueOct 27, 2026Dataroma

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Fantasy points over expected per game through Week 7, measuring player production relative to preseason ADP (min. 3 gms). **Quarterbacks** 1. Jared Goff (+5.12) 2. Josh Allen (+3.60) 3. Brock Purdy (+3.16) 4. Bryce Young (+3.10) 5. Kirk Cousins (+2.76) 6. C.J. Stroud (+2.10) 🧵⬇️

The source recommends avoiding bidding on Brock Purdy (QB, SF) in Week 8 Guillotine Leagues despite his 13.08% chop rate and significant long-term value. The primary deterrent is his looming Week 8 bye, making it risky to invest in him a week early. The source suggests monitoring Purdy ahead of Week 9 if he remains on the wire or gets chopped again.

NegativeValueOct 27, 2026Fantasy Life Articles

Brock Purdy is unavailable for Week 8 fantasy lineups due to his team (49ers) being on bye; fantasy managers will need to find a QB streaming option or bench replacement.

NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Brock Purdy is unavailable for Week 8 fantasy lineups due to the 49ers bye week.

NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source is a Purdy believer in real-life football but recommends selling him at a premium in fantasy due to lack of receiving weapons; Mike Evans is expected back after Week 8 bye but durability is questionable. With an ECR of 29 overall, the source prefers to sell Purdy for Joe Burrow or Jayden Daniels, potentially acquiring a 'plus' if trading for Daniels based on ECR differential.

NegativeValueOct 27, 2026FantasyPros Articles

Purdy entered Week 7 with a 1.2% interception rate—the fourth-highest yards per attempt in the NFL—suggesting strong ball security and efficiency; however, he threw as many interceptions against the Falcons as he did in the first six games combined, a significant regression that undermines confidence in his reliability despite prior strong metrics.

NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Niners Nation

PositiveNewsOct 27, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

Brock Purdy to Demarcus Robinson 🔜 The 49ers desperately need a threat like this in their passing game

Purdy is a front-runner in the MVP race by the numbers through seven weeks; however, the source notes his last three games have been a 'come back to earth' situation with shaky decision-making that needs correction. He's playing at a high level overall but must course-correct for the 49ers to maintain their high level of play.

NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL