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ArticleBrock Purdy’s slump: Why the 49ers QB has struggled since Week 5, and what fixe...October 28, 2026

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Purdy's performance against the Seattle Seahawks in the 49ers' 32-29 Week 5 win was its own animal — the Seahawks have the NFL's best defense by DVOA for the second straight season, and Purdy has struggled more against this defense than any other.

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Purdy struggles most against Seahawks' elite DVOA-ranked defense.

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.