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PositiveProjectionTue, August 4, 2026
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Purdy hits career-best tier ranking with No. 1 EPA per pass play since 2023.

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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."

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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.
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What did NFL - The Athletic say about Brock Purdy?
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."
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Brock Purdy (QB SF). Purdy hits career-best tier ranking with No. 1 EPA per pass play since 2023.
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