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SportsActive today · day 6

Brock Purdy emerges as dark-horse MVP candidate in hot 49ers start

San Francisco's QB is completing 80%+ of passes with zero sacks allowed through three weeks, drawing MVP comparisons from analysts and teammates.

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What to know

  • Brock Purdy has completed 80%+ of passes through three weeks while operating behind an offensive line that hasn't allowed a single sack—unprecedented for the 49ers franchise.
  • ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky and other observers are positioning Purdy as an MVP frontrunner, claiming his play exceeds Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and all other NFL quarterbacks this season.
  • The 49ers are 3-0 but facing mounting injuries; Purdy's elite performance is critical to maintaining the team's undefeated record.

“There's no quarterback in the NFL playing football the way that Brock Purdy is right now. As fast as you can be up top and as calm and almost as slow as you can be neck down.”

Dan Orlovsky, ESPN analyst, former NFL QB · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 25

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Brock Purdy emerges as dark-horse MVP candidate in hot 49ers start
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  1. 5

    ESPN analyst makes bold MVP claim for Purdy after three weeks

    Following the 49ers' 3-0 start, ESPN analysts are making strong early MVP statements about Purdy's exceptional performance through the first three weeks of the season.

    1. 2 outlets first by Sporting News, 7h ago · also Yahoo Sports · read ↗

  2. 4

    49ers improve to 3-0; injuries mount amid MVP campaign

    San Francisco extends its perfect start to three games, but faces mounting injury concerns. The headline references the 49ers 'hurting right now' despite Purdy's MVP-caliber performance carrying the team.

    1. 1 outlet Brock Purdy MVP campaign is desperately needed as 49ers ‘hurting right now’

      first by NY Post, 10h ago

  3. 3

    49ers offensive line records franchise first: zero sacks through two weeks

    San Francisco's offensive line, anchored by Trent Williams, becomes the only team in the NFL to not allow a sack through Weeks 1 and 2—a franchise first. Every previous 49ers team had allowed at least one sack by Week 2. Left guard Connor Colby is credited with having his most consistent performances.

    1. 1 outlet 49ers’ offensive line has chance at history vs Cardinals

      first by NY Post, 1d ago

  4. 2

    Dan Orlovsky'Nobody is playing the way Brock Purdy is right now'

    ESPN analyst and former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky provides detailed breakdown of Purdy's film, highlighting his field vision, anticipation, and ability to throw to vacated spaces. Orlovsky places Purdy above Josh Allen and other high-performing QBs this season in terms of overall play.

    “NOBODY is playing the way Brock Purdy is. There's no quarterback in the NFL playing football the way that Brock Purdy is right now.”
    — Dan Orlovsky

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · read ↗

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    Fred Warner and Kyle Shanahan hail Purdy as MVP candidate

    Niners linebacker Fred Warner and coach Kyle Shanahan both signal Purdy's elite performance, with Warner calling it 'MVP Brock Purdy' and Shanahan marveling at his accuracy and command of the offense.

    “We're starting to witness Brock's prime, and I think it's going to be a sight to behold. I've always loved Brock, but I think he's starting to get his respect now.”
    — Trent Williams
    1. 1 outlet 49ers’ Brock Purdy making strong case as dark-horse MVP candidate

      first by NY Post, 6d ago

  7. background

    49ers beat Dolphins 35-13; Purdy completes 80.4% of passes — San Francisco improves to 2-0 with a dominant win over Miami. Purdy completes 80.4 percent of 56 pass attempts, with half of his 20 completions against the Dolphins traveling 10+ yards in the air—the first perfect downfield passing game by a QB since Carson Wentz in 2021.