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The Athletic Football Show fantasy football takes on Brock Purdy
Every source-backed podcast insight STACKED has extracted from The Athletic Football Show about Brock Purdy.
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All The Athletic Football Show insights about Brock Purdy
PositiveProjectionOct 5, 2026
Purdy hit Mike Evans on a deep in-breaker late in the second quarter with an early release, and extended plays in the fourth quarter to find receivers downfield. The source notes he made several well-timed throws and showed the ability to hit explosive plays when given time, contrasting favorably with Bo Nix's conservative approach.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Brock Purdy is playing at an MVP level; the source believes he is better now than he was in 2023 when the 49ers offense was already great, noting he is doing more lifting in why the offense feels great; he is very good at reading and throwing the offense, can do things off schedule, and is perfectly suited to get the most out of Kyle Shanahan's system; the list of quarterbacks who could do what he is doing in the 49ers offense right now is very short.PositiveValueOct 1, 2026
The source groups Brock Purdy with Trevor Lawrence and Jordan Love as mid-tier quarterbacks whose draft cost and salary have risen significantly, making the marginal savings of paying for cheaper mid-tier options (10-15 percent savings) less attractive. The source argues that paying slightly more for Purdy-tier quarterbacks is worthwhile because they can win MVP awards and provide substantially more value than lower-tier options, even if they are more environment-dependent than elite quarterbacks.NegativeValueOct 1, 2026
Brock Purdy is cited as part of the premium quarterback tier whose rising contract values are eroding the savings available from mid-tier quarterback signings. As the market corrects upward on these elite deals, the financial advantage of pairing a mid-tier QB with premium defensive spending diminishes.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Brock Purdy is identified as one of the quarterbacks with MVP potential this season; the source groups him among a dozen NFL quarterbacks capable of MVP-caliber seasons and notes his contract value is justified by his potential for elite performance.PositiveValueSep 23, 2026
Brock Purdy is cited as a phenomenal comparison for Trinidad Chambliss regarding size and the ability to succeed in the NFL despite being an unconventional prospect. His success proves that teams should look beyond traditional 'cookie-cutter' quarterback profiles.PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026
Brock Purdy is described as the perfect quarterback for the 49ers' style of offense, specifically excelling in non-play action, under-center dropbacks, which the team has leaned into heavily.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Purdy is well-suited for an offense that requires consistent underneath passing and quick decision-making. He demonstrated poise in scramble drills and the ability to execute under-center dropbacks with pass-protection help.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
The source notes that while Brock Purdy was top-three in EPA per play and number one in success rate last year, his MVP case is hindered by the perception that Kyle Shanahan's coaching is the primary driver of the 49ers' success.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
The source believes the 49ers offense has a strong floor when moderately healthy, ranking top-seven by DVOA last year and even better by other metrics when Brock Purdy returned. The speaker is backing the 49ers despite concerns about their appearance going into the season.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
The source highlights Brock Purdy as a top 5 to 10 EPA per play quarterback who missed half of last season; the expectation is for a high-performing offense if he remains healthy.