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PositiveProjectionNov 6, 2026
Brock Purdy is featured in Matthew Berry's Week 9 analysis with the question 'Will Brock Purdy carry you across the finish line this week?', suggesting he is a key player for Week 9 fantasy lineups.PositiveMatchupNov 5, 2026
Brock Purdy is one of only two quarterbacks in the NFL with a higher TD rate than his current pace. In Week 9, he faces the Las Vegas Raiders, who have allowed more TD passes than any other team this season. The 49ers' implied team total of 31 points is the highest of any team this week, creating an elite matchup environment for Purdy.PositiveProjectionNov 4, 2026
Brock Purdy is featured as a Week 9 quarterback upgrade with a current PPG of 21.4 and a projection of 20.6, indicating he remains a strong fantasy option as he returns to action.PositiveProjectionNov 4, 2026
Purdy has played like an MVP this season with 21.4 fantasy points per game, 1,748 yards passing, 15 TDs, 4 INTs, and 32-161-1 rushing. The source upgrades him for Week 9 based on the 49ers' No. 1 implied team total (30.5 points), favorable home matchup against the Raiders off the bye, and the Raiders' No. 30 defensive dropback success rate (51.0%). The 49ers will likely get injured pass catchers back after the extended break, and this is their sixth week out of the past eight not on the road.NegativeUsageOct 29, 2026
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.NegativeValueOct 29, 2026
Purdy is mentioned as a player for whom Sam Darnold serves as a streaming alternative in Week 8, implying Purdy is unavailable or injured.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
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.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
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.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Ranked QB2 in fantasy; leads NFL in EPA/dropback (0.32), yards/pass attempt (2.21), passer rating (29.7), and points/drive (1.06); adds 26.0 rushing yards/game; ranked top-5 in every passing stat that matters.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Brock Purdy is projected at 19.1 PPR points for Week 7, down slightly from his season average of 22.7 PPG, indicating a notable downgrade despite remaining a strong fantasy option.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Purdy is ranked No. 1 in Week 7 QB rankings and faces the Falcons with the 49ers at No. 4 in implied team total (26.5 points). For the season, Purdy has played at MVP level in both production (22.6 fantasy points per game, 1,460 yards, 14 TDs, 2 INTs with 30-156-1 rushing) and efficiency (69.6% completion, 9.6 AY/A). The Falcons could be without four defensive starters: LBs Divine Deablo (arm) and Kendal Daniels (neck), and CBs C.J. Henderson (groin) and Billy Bowman (hamstring). Despite travel disadvantages (one-day deficit off Monday Night Football, cross-country travel for early 1 pm ET kickoff), the source expects Purdy's elite production to continue.PositiveProjectionOct 17, 2026
Purdy has played at MVP level for the season (23.7 fantasy points per game, 1,196 passing yards, 13 TDs, 2 INTs, 25-128-1 rushing, 69.0% completion rate, 9.6 AY/A). The source expects that elite efficiency to continue against the Commanders, who have traveled 10,944 miles over the past month, whereas the 49ers are on their fourth home game in five weeks. After fading Purdy the past two weeks due to poor efficiency (64.4% completion rate, 7.5 AY/A), the source now expects a bounceback.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
Brock Purdy is no longer to be called 'Mr. Irrelevant,' with the source noting 'Time to stop calling Brock Purdy Mr. Irrelevant. Having an MVP season.' This reflects his strong performance and elevated status in Week 6.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Brock Purdy vs. Washington in Week 6, ranked QB2. Berry's thesis centers on loading up on quarterbacks in high-scoring games against defenses that can't slow down the pass; Washington is a nightmare matchup for pass defense.NegativeMatchupOct 14, 2026
Purdy faces the Commanders, ranked No. 2 in most fantasy points allowed to QBs (23.2). After being a fade in each of the past two weeks (64.4% completion rate, 7.5 AY/A), the source makes amends this week. For the season, Purdy has played at MVP level in production (23.7 fantasy points per game, 1,196 yards passing, 13 TDs, 2 INTs with 25-128-1 rushing) and elite efficiency (69.0% completion rate, 9.6 AY/A). The Commanders have traveled more than almost any other team over the past month (10,944 miles), whereas the 49ers are on their fourth home game in five weeks.NegativeProjectionOct 10, 2026
The source ranks Brock Purdy as QB7 for Week 5 against Seattle, one spot behind Trevor Lawrence. While Purdy has performed well over the first four weeks, the Seahawks' defense has held opposing QBs to low fantasy totals (Drake Maye, Jacoby Brissett, and Justin Herbert all scored under 10 fantasy points). The source notes it's 'really hard to fade Purdy' and would not blame a manager for starting him over Lawrence.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Brock Purdy is listed with a season average of 25.4 PPFG and a Week 5 projection of 17.5 points in the matchup against Seattle; the 49ers are rolling into this game with strong differential signals and the FL Game Model is giving its strongest over signal of the weekend, suggesting favorable conditions for San Francisco's offense.NegativeProjectionOct 7, 2026
Brock Purdy is downgraded in Week 5 rankings due to unfavorable betting factors, situational spots, and/or disadvantageous defensive matchups; his projection drops from 25.4 PPG to 17.4 PPG.PositiveValueOct 1, 2026
Brock Purdy's ADP has risen from 30.6 to 61.2 in Guillotine Leagues as fantasy managers are now giving respect to the former Mr. Irrelevant. He has thrown for 9 TDs and posted top-10 finishes in all three games, including a QB1 overall finish last week. The source notes the Broncos are allowing 254.3 passing yards per game (No. 9 overall), and the 49ers play this game at home, which provides a boost for Purdy.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Purdy is one of only two QBs ranking top-five in rushing yards per game AND top-10 in passing yards per game through three weeks (alongside Josh Allen). He has scored at least 21 fantasy points in every game he's played this season, demonstrating consistent dual-threat production.NegativeProjectionSep 30, 2026
Purdy is ranked No. 8 in Week 4 QB rankings.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Brock Purdy is projected for 20.1 PPG in Week 3 against Arizona; his season average of 25.3 PPG suggests upside in this matchup against a Cardinals defense that just allowed 150 yards of total offense.PositiveMatchupSep 24, 2026
Matthew Berry identifies Purdy as a smash spot in Week 3 against Arizona. San Francisco's implied team total (28) ranks third-highest in Week 3; Arizona's secondary is already weak and just lost top corner Will Johnson to IR. The Cardinals rank bottom-eight in yards per pass attempt and touchdown rate allowed through two weeks, creating what Berry calls "as clean a smash spot as you'll find."PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Purdy is projected as QB2 for Week 3 with a 20.0-point projection. Despite being drafted as QB12 (barely a starting QB in most leagues), he's currently QB4 in fantasy points through two weeks with 22.1 and 28.5 points respectively, behind only Josh Allen, Bryce Young, and Patrick Mahomes. The 49ers offense is second in EPA per play and has the third-highest implied team total this week (28.25) against the Cardinals, who were shredded by Seattle's passing attack. As long as Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, Mike Evans, and George Kittle stay healthy, they should continue producing at a high level.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Brock Purdy is projected at 20.0 fantasy points for Week 3, closely aligned with his 25.3 FPPG average, suggesting he is on pace to deliver near his season-long production level.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Purdy gets an upgrade based on the 49ers' No. 3 implied team total (28.25 points). For the season, Purdy has been on fire (25.3 fantasy points, 492 yards, 5 TDs passing plus 8-59-1 rushing), and in his one game last year against the Cardinals he was on point (200 yards passing, 3 TDs, 73.1% completion rate, 10.0 AY/A). The Cardinals ranked No. 32 in defensive dropback SR (52.7%) last year and might be without CBs Will Johnson, Garrett Williams, and Max Melton. Even if WRs Mike Evans and Demarcus Robinson are out, Purdy should still produce.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Purdy is listed as a riser in the Week 3 rankings, positioned at QB4.NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026
Brock Purdy's ranking is questioned in the source's Week 2 analysis, with the source asking if he's ranked high enough among QBs.PositiveProjectionSep 19, 2026
Brock Purdy is highlighted as one of Cupps' Week 2 studs, indicating he's ranked higher than consensus expectations for the week.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Alex Cupps ranks Purdy QB3 in Week 2, three spots higher than Fantasy Life consensus (QB6), citing a dream matchup against the Dolphins at home who rank 29th in DvP against QBs (+2.11 FPPG on average). Purdy projects as Fantasy Life's QB4 when adjusting for matchup and the implied QB3 in prediction market data.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Brock Purdy's Week 2 projection is 19.1 PPG, down from his Week 1 performance of 22.1 PPG; the source notes the Dolphins' defense will be tested but does not provide explicit commentary on Purdy's outlook in this matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Purdy scored 22.1 points in Week 1 against the Rams on just 205 passing yards but three TDs; he has thrown three or more TDs in 4 of his last 5 outings dating to 2025 (Week 15: 295 yards, 3 TDs vs. Titans; Week 16: 295 yards, 5 TDs vs. Colts; Week 17: 303 yards, 3 TDs vs. Bears; Week 18: 127 yards, 0 TDs vs. Seahawks). San Francisco has the No. 1 team total at 30.1 points and are heavy favorites in Week 2, which typically supports passing TD volume when teams lead big. Purdy's rushing ability adds upside—he ran for 29 yards in Week 1 (26 on scrambles) and has averaged 19.8 rushing yards per game over the last three seasons in games where he played at least 80% of snaps. The source ranks him QB6 over Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert.PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Brock Purdy is rising +16.1 ADP to 93.9 after Week 1 performance of 3 TD passes and 29 rushing yards against the Rams. Despite 205 passing yards appearing pedestrian, the touchdown production and rushing upside are significant. Purdy was expected to be a wait-on QB in rounds 6-8 during the offseason, but now faces the Dolphins in a home opener with potential to accumulate significant fantasy points by halftime. Fantasy Life projects him as QB4 with 18.1 fantasy points.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Matthew Berry loves Brock Purdy vs. MIA in Week 2; Miami's secondary is a mess, and San Francisco's implied team total (29) is the second-highest in Week 2. Over the last two seasons, Purdy is averaging 23.5 PPG whenever the 49ers score at least 23—and this game screams they'll clear that number.NegativeProjectionSep 17, 2026
Brock Purdy is listed with 22.1 PPG utilization and 19.0 projected points for Week 2, suggesting a slight downgrade from his season-long baseline.PositiveMatchupSep 16, 2026
Purdy got the job done in Australia last week with a convincing 27-7 win against the Rams (205 passing yards, 3 TDs, 5-29-0 rushing). Now at home with three extra rest days facing the Dolphins, who are on back-to-back non-divisional West Coast road games and were No. 31 in defensive dropback SR (52.3%) last year. Rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling (ankle) is doubtful and TE Jake Tonges (knee) is uncertain, but the 49ers have a significant survivor-style edge: home favorites of more than a TD with winning records who made the playoffs have dominated opponents outside conference with losing records who missed the playoffs (48-25-1 ATS, 29.3% ROI). As -13.5 favorites, the 49ers feel inevitable.NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026
Projected as QB13 for Week 1 against the Rams in Australia. Source recommends starting him in Week 1 lineup.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Purdy is ranked No. 11 in Freedman's Week 1 QB rankings.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Purdy has averaged at least 18 fantasy points per game in three straight seasons, and no quarterback has averaged more yards per attempt since he became San Francisco's starter. He still has Kyle Shanahan calling plays and an offense loaded with yards-after-the-catch weapons. Matthew Berry notes that while Purdy won't be celebrated in drafts, there is very little separating his realistic production from quarterbacks selected multiple rounds earlier.NegativeValueSep 3, 2026
Brock Purdy was selected in Round 9 of this half-PPR mock, positioned as a mid-round quarterback target.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
Purdy is a favorite mid-to-late-round quarterback target in Round 9. Kyle Shanahan's offense is always top tier regardless of personnel, and Purdy plays in an efficient offense with elite coaching and plenty of weapons. He also has a friendly opening schedule.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
Purdy remains one of the most underrated quarterbacks in both real life and fantasy; the source selected him in the 10th round, though the caveat is that his pass catchers need to stay healthy.PositiveProjectionSep 1, 2026
Purdy remains one of the most underrated quarterbacks in both real life and fantasy. The source selected him in Round 10, with the caveat that his pass catchers need to stay healthy.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
In each of Brock Purdy's three full seasons as a starter, he has finished as a top-10 QB in PPG. Since becoming San Francisco's starter in Week 14 of 2022, he's QB6 in PPG (18.5). He's also become increasingly productive with his legs, with 21% of his fantasy points over the last two seasons coming on the ground. Matthew Berry likes Purdy this season.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Purdy is recommended as a quarterback to wait for in Superflex leagues. Despite concerns about 49ers pass catcher injuries, he's a solid option who hasn't finished lower than QB10 in PPG over the last three years, making him a reliable late-round target without paying up for elite quarterbacks.PositiveValueAug 25, 2026
The source drafts Purdy at 10.06, calling him vastly underrated. Despite injuries to San Francisco's skill position players, Purdy has proven he can produce regardless of who is on the field. On 200 dropbacks with both George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall off the field in 2025, he completed 68.1% of passes, averaged 7.7 yards per attempt, 1.67 passing touchdowns per game, and 0.60 fantasy points per dropback. In 2024, with McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk off the field across 525 dropbacks, he completed 66% of passes, averaged 8.5 yards per attempt, 257.6 passing yards per game, and 0.51 fantasy points per dropback. Since 2023, Purdy's 18.5 fantasy points per game rank sixth-best among all signal callers, and last year he averaged 19.7 fantasy points per contest (QB6) despite injuries.NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Brock Purdy ranked 92nd in Fantasy Life consensus top-100 rankings; bye week 8 (San Francisco).NegativeProjectionAug 21, 2026
Brock Purdy is listed with a projected PPG of 18.8 and projected total of 301.5 points, indicating his expected fantasy output for the season.PositiveProjectionAug 21, 2026
Brock Purdy is selected as the QB1 in the middle rounds based on elite efficiency metrics across 2023-2025: 0.21 EPA per dropback (1st among all starters), 52.5% passing success rate (1st), and 8.9% rushing rate (14th); the source notes that while his rushing is primarily reactive scrambles rather than designed attempts, his 3.0 PPG as a runner provides valuable upside; Purdy's consistency across multiple seasons despite 49ers' injuries makes him an easy add to the squad.NegativeInjuryAug 17, 2026
Purdy carries injury uncertainty given his recent history; however, the source notes this uncertainty is already baked into his draft cost.NegativeValueAug 17, 2026
Purdy fits naturally several rounds after Round 4-5, allowing drafters to avoid reaching for an elite quarterback early and instead use those picks on wide receivers, running backs, or other value.PositiveProjectionAug 17, 2026
Brock Purdy is part of the source's third-ranked three-man stack (San Francisco 49ers: Purdy/CMC/Kittle) with a combined projection of 723.6 fantasy points and an average ADP of 69.9, rated with a difficulty score of 4/10. The source notes Purdy is typically available around the eighth or ninth round, providing flexibility in the draft build.PositiveProjectionAug 13, 2026
Over the last two seasons, Brock Purdy has more combined passing yards per game and rushing yards per game than any other QB, indicating elite dual-threat production.NegativeValueAug 8, 2026
Purdy is being drafted ahead of Stafford (QB14 is sandwiched between Purdy and Bo Nix), despite Stafford's superior recent production and MVP award.NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
Purdy's ceiling is at risk due to significant receiver injuries and health concerns: Ricky Pearsall (out for season), George Kittle (PUP list), Mike Evans (quad strain), Christian Kirk (calf strain), De'Zhaun Stribling (hamstring tightness), Jordan James (fractured rib), Kaelon Black (abductor injury), and Brandon Aiyuk (Left-Team list). With a reduced weapon set and uncertainty whether Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel can sustain production over 18 weeks, Cooterdoodle prefers QBs with lower ADPs and intact receiving corps: Matthew Stafford (Round 9 ADP, 2025: 1st yards/TDs), Jared Goff (Round 10 ADP, 2025: 2nd yards/TDs), and Baker Mayfield (Round 11 ADP, 2025: 10th yards/T-7th TDs).NegativeBustAug 7, 2026
Brock Purdy is featured in a related article titled 'Do Not Draft List: 3 Players to Avoid in Fantasy Football: Brock Purdy, Rashid Shaheed and More,' indicating he is flagged as a player to avoid in 2026 fantasy drafts.PositiveValueAug 6, 2026
A dynasty manager traded away Brock Purdy, the last-pick draft selection who was almost certainly going to be leapfrogged by Trey Lance, for Kenny Pickett, a first-round draft pick. The trade looked defensible at the time given draft capital, but Purdy's emergence as a productive quarterback made the trade a significant loss. The lesson underscores that draft capital usually matters, but not always—and that late-round picks can outperform early-round prospects.PositiveValueAug 4, 2026
Matthew Berry highlights Purdy as a mid-round quarterback with a rushing floor, representing excellent value when waiting on QB. The market's willingness to let him fall past early QB selections creates a juicy opportunity cost advantage for drafters who wait.PositiveMatchupAug 3, 2026
Purdy was selected in Round 8 over Trevor Lawrence and Dak Prescott because he's ahead in Fantasy Life rankings and has favorable playoff matchups. He's in one of the best offenses in football, facing three great offenses in the fantasy playoffs; one game is indoors and another is a home game against the Eagles in Week 17 (championship week). In Week 17 last season, Purdy passed for 303 yards and 3 scores, adding a pair of TDs on the ground against the Bears.PositiveProjectionJul 25, 2026
Purdy ranks second in passing touchdown rate since taking over as the 49ers' starting QB in 2022 (6.2%), positioning him to support high TD production from his receivers like Mike Evans.NegativeValueJul 23, 2026
Matthew Berry mentions Brock Purdy as one of the scrappy sleeper QBs in the QB7-QB15 tier that could fall to him in some drafts if he misses out on the second tier after Allen.NegativeRoleJul 23, 2026
The source mentions Brock Purdy as one of two solid starting QBs held by a trade submitter, providing context for why trading a 2027 first-round pick for Tyler Shough is reasonable—the team can afford to invest in QB depth.PositiveValueJul 21, 2026
Purdy carries an ADP of 102.1 and projects for 301.5 PPR points in 2026. The source highlights him as a QB option with a higher ceiling than Jaxson Dart (299.4 points) despite falling much later in the draft, making him a better value play.PositiveMatchupNo date
Purdy ranks second in touchdown rate since being drafted in 2022 (6.2%), providing elite quarterback support for Evans' touchdown upside in San Francisco.PositiveProjectionNo date
Underrated quarterback who should not be faded in 2026 fantasy drafts, contrary to Mr. Irrelevant references.PositiveValueNo date
Brock Purdy is underestimated and underrated in fantasy football despite his four-year NFL career with great offensive weapons and Kyle Shanahan as playcaller. He represents a good pick and bargain at his current ADP.PositiveProjectionNo date
Brock Purdy is the most underrated quarterback in football. Since 2023, his 18.5 fantasy points per game rank sixth-best among all signal callers; last year, despite injuries to all pass-catchers, he averaged 19.7 fantasy points per contest (QB6). On 200 dropbacks with both George Kittle and Ricky Pearsall off the field, he completed 68.1% of passes, averaged 7.7 yards per attempt, 1.67 passing touchdowns per game and 0.60 fantasy points per dropback. In 2024, with both McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk off the field on 525 dropbacks, he completed 66% of passes while averaging 8.5 yards per attempt, 257.6 passing yards per game and 0.51 fantasy points per dropback. Being drafted as QB12 feels too low, especially with the 49ers upgrading from Jauan Jennings to Mike Evans this offseason. Over the past two seasons, Purdy has averaged about four carries and nearly 20 rushing yards per game, and is averaging nearly four rushing fantasy points per game during that stretch. His Week 15-17 stretch last year showed 31.3 FPPG (QB2), 9% scramble rate (QB4), 6% designed rush rate (QB9), and 27.8 rushing yards per game (QB9). He is a very good QB and a mid-range QB1 for fantasy.PositiveProjectionNo date
Purdy is perhaps the most underrated quarterback in both real and fantasy football. Since 2023, his 18.5 fantasy points per game rank sixth-best among all signal callers. Last year, despite injuries to all of his pass-catchers, Purdy still averaged 19.7 fantasy points per contest (QB6). Often drafted around QB12, Purdy is viewed as a top-10 option at the position.