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PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Purdy has improved his preseason ADP by 10-plus spots through four weeks of action, moving from QB12 ADP to QB2 in fantasy points per game, representing one of the biggest positive surprises relative to preseason expectations.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Purdy had a Yahoo ADP of QB12 but is performing as QB2 in fantasy points per game through four weeks, representing a 10-spot improvement and significant value realization.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Ranked QB7 for Week 5 at SEA despite being on the short list of any serious way-too-early MVP ballot. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has had Purdy's number historically; over six matchups, Purdy has returned 2.4, 16.8, 24.1, 18.4, 5.2, and most recently 5.3 fantasy points. While the latter performances involved very banged-up 49ers offenses, the Seahawks defense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to QBs since the beginning of last season.PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Purdy has improved his preseason ADP by 10-plus spots through four weeks of action; he carried a QB12 ADP but has posted QB2 fantasy points per game, one of five QBs with a Yahoo ADP to achieve this level of improvement (minimum 3 starts).PositiveValueOct 6, 2026
Purdy has improved his preseason ADP by 10-plus spots through four weeks, going from QB12 ADP to QB2 in fantasy points per game.NegativeMatchupOct 6, 2026
Ranked QB7 for Week 5 at SEA. The source notes this ranking feels low for someone who should be on the short list of any serious way-too-early MVP ballot, but Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald has had Purdy's number. Over six matchups, Purdy has returned 2.4, 16.8, 24.1, 18.4, 5.2, and most recently 5.3 fantasy points. The latter performances involved very banged-up 49ers offenses, but the Seahawks defense has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game to QBs since the beginning of last season.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Purdy is playing at an absurd level and looks like a league winner. He is the longest-tenured starter Kyle Shanahan has had, and the 49ers' third-down efficiency is elite (#1 in conversion rate). Purdy carved up the Cardinals for 297 passing yards and four TDs in Week 3, with an additional 45-yard rushing score overturned on a holding penalty. The 49ers are 3-0 with the highest point differential this season (+48), and Purdy is the highest-scoring QB this season.PositiveProjectionOct 2, 2026
Purdy is playing at an absurd level and would be the top fantasy scorer at QB this season if not for Josh Allen. He is the longest-tenured starter Kyle Shanahan has had, and the 49ers' offense excels at third-down efficiency, ranking 1st in conversion rate. In Week 3, Purdy carved up the Cardinals for 297 passing yards and four TDs, and had a 45-yard rushing score overturned on a weak holding penalty before throwing a TD pass two plays later. The 49ers are 3-0 with a big game against Denver on tap. The source calls him "a league winner" and notes the 49ers have the highest point differential this season at +48.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Brock Purdy is the second-shortest shot for MVP behind Josh Allen after a hot start; the 49ers' offense is leading the league in EPA per play and EPA per pass, with Purdy driving that elite efficiency.NegativeProjectionOct 1, 2026
In the source's Week 4 projection, Purdy is expected to throw for 270 yards and two touchdowns against Denver.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Purdy calmly executed another touchdown drive every time the Cardinals brought their team close in Week 3, demonstrating strong performance against Arizona.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
The 49ers offense led by Purdy is so efficient that even receivers with minimal opportunities like Deebo Samuel could continue to produce borderline WR2 numbers in fantasy.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Purdy's incredible day against the Cardinals could have been even better, as he had a 45-yard touchdown run nullified by a penalty downfield, suggesting his ceiling remains higher than his current output.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
The source's rapid-fire takeaway names Purdy as an MVP candidate, indicating elite performance through three weeks in EPA per play and completion percentage over expected metrics.NegativeProjectionSep 29, 2026
Ranked QB4 in Week 4. QB2 in EPA per play (+0.25), with early MVP chatter warranted. Source notes the difference between Purdy and Dak Prescott (QB2 in EPA, +0.25) is the same as Dak to QB14 Joe Burrow. Concerns: Mike Evans (rib) and Trent Williams (stinger) health status. Broncos pass defense is usually strong but source downplays this concern given Purdy's track record.NegativeProjectionSep 28, 2026
Purdy had a 45-yard TD run nullified on a holding penalty; however, he threw a touchdown to George Kittle shortly after, mitigating the impact on his fantasy output.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Purdy had a 45-yard touchdown run nullified on a holding penalty, demonstrating mobility and scoring ability. The source notes he threw a touchdown to George Kittle shortly after, suggesting no negative impact on his fantasy performance despite the called-back score.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Purdy grades out as a QB1, reasonably ranking anywhere between third and seventh at the position for Week 3; the 49ers rank third in PROE (3.9%) through two weeks and will have 3-4 familiar veterans at his disposal despite pass-catcher injuries; Arizona's secondary has taken hits to both starting lineup and depth, contributing to the 49ers' implied total of 28 points, tied for second-highest of Week 3.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
The source projects Purdy to throw for 280 yards and three touchdowns against Arizona, one each to Evans, Kittle, and Jacob Cowing.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Purdy led the 49ers to a 27-7 win over the Rams in Week 1 and a 35-13 win over Miami in Week 2 that felt like a 'name your score' game; the source views the 49ers as arguably the most impressive team in the NFL on both ends through two weeks.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Brock Purdy's 1.01 EPA/play against the Dolphins ranked above the 99th percentile for a single game since 2022, and his Week 2 performance ranks 4th out of 2,359 qualifying quarterback games, demonstrating elite efficiency and execution.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Purdy's Week 2 performance against Miami ranked in the 99th percentile for EPA/play since 2022, with a 1.01 EPA/play rating. The source uses this elite efficiency metric to illustrate how thoroughly the 49ers dominated the Dolphins, scoring touchdowns on their first five drives.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Despite injuries to his receiving corps, Purdy has had a season-opening start that couldn't have been better on the field; he was nearly perfect against the Dolphins and next gets a home game against the Cardinals, who just lost Will Johnson for the season.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Ranked QB4 for Week 3 vs. ARI. Has scored at least 25 fantasy points on an NFL-high four occasions since Week 15 last season and is QB2 in fantasy points per game since Week 10 of last season behind only Josh Allen. Faces a Cardinals defense fresh off getting picked apart by the Seahawks; 49ers are implied to score 28.25 points this week (3rd highest).PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Purdy has scored at least 25 fantasy points on an NFL-high four occasions since Week 15 last season and is QB2 in fantasy points per game since Week 10 of last season behind only Josh Allen. Faces a Cardinals defense fresh off getting picked apart by the Seahawks; the 49ers are implied to score 28.25 points this week (3rd-highest). Ranked QB4 for Week 3 vs. ARI.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Purdy is recommended as a start option over Joe Burrow in Week 2, facing Miami.PositiveMatchupSep 17, 2026
Purdy is listed as a Start Instead option in Week 2 vs. MIA, indicating a more favorable matchup than Joe Burrow at HOU.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
The source's article title explicitly calls for showing Brock Purdy respect in Week 2 QB rankings and tiers, indicating the source believes Purdy deserves higher regard or ranking consideration than he may be receiving in the fantasy community.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Ranks first in career yards per attempt (8.6) and passer rating (104.0) among all QBs to play 50+ games in the Super Bowl era. Faces a Dolphins defense that made the Raiders offense look good in Week 1, presenting a favorable matchup.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Purdy was excellent in Week 1, avoiding negative plays and completing short passes (4.6 aDOT). He threw 38.2% of his passes at/behind the LOS and only 17.7% travelled 10+ yards downfield. Besides a bad pick on the third drive trying to force the ball to Kittle, Purdy showed strong decision-making and efficiency.PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026
Purdy was excellent overall, avoiding negative plays and completing short passes with 4.6 aDOT; threw 38.2% of passes at/behind LOS while only 17.7% travelled 10+ yards downfield; finished 25-of-34 for 205 yards with 3 TD and 1 INT, 0 sacks, 2 scrambles; had one bad pick on third drive trying to force ball to Kittle on 1st-and-10, but otherwise managed game well with one deep TD to Demarcus Robinson.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
QB Brock Purdy projected to throw for 250 yards and two touchdowns in Week 1 vs. Rams, with scoring passes to Evans and Kittle.NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026
Brock Purdy is usually good for a few missed weeks due to injury, a pattern that continues to be a concern for the 49ers' quarterback position heading into 2026.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Purdy facing the Rams at home is ranked below Jared Goff as a Week 1 start option, suggesting this matchup is less favorable than Goff's home game against the Saints.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Faces challenging Week 1 home matchup against Los Angeles Rams; source lists Purdy as inferior start option compared to Jared Goff.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Brock Purdy is the NFL's all-time leader in yards per attempt and passer rating in the Super Bowl era. He was one of just four QBs to average north of 21 fantasy points per game during the second half of last season. A matchup with arguably the best defense in the NFL (Rams) is the only reason why Purdy is ranked this low in Week 1.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Purdy's 24.6 points per game across nine healthy starts last year was top-12 quarterback production, and if his star-studded but banged-up receiving room stays on the field, the ceiling is one of the highest at the position.NegativeProjectionSep 1, 2026
ADP QB13 has posted highly volatile fantasy finishes: QB11, QB7, QB13, and most recently QB4 in fantasy points per game across his four seasons. Source expresses hope that Purdy's various elderly playmakers can stay healthy in 2026, implying injury risk to key receivers is the primary variable affecting his consistency.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Brock Purdy at QB10 cost as a value pick and notes that reigning QB1s like Purdy regularly slip past Round 10, making him a preferred target relative to ADP in traditional 1-QB, half-PPR, 12-team leagues.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Brock Purdy at QB10 ADP as a cost-effective option; notes that reigning QB1s like Purdy regularly slip past Round 10, making him a value target in late-round QB strategy.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Brock Purdy at QB10 ADP as a cost-effective option; notes that reigning QB1s like Purdy regularly slip past Round 10, making him an attractive late-round target.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Ian Hartitz targets Brock Purdy at QB10 ADP as a cost-effective option; notes that reigning QB1s like Purdy regularly slip past Round 10, making him a value target in late-round QB strategy.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
QB ranked 92nd overall in ADP; San Francisco quarterback shows -7.6 projection variance, indicating default Yahoo rankings may be overvaluing him.NegativeValueAug 13, 2026
Yahoo default rank of 92 is 7.6 picks earlier than Underdog ADP (99.6); source does not explicitly recommend or fade Purdy in the QB section.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Brock Purdy stands out as a fantastic value at QB in Round 9, offering legit top-5 upside at a low-end QB1 cost, making him one of the source's two favorite late-round QB options.NegativeProjectionAug 10, 2026
Brock Purdy has an ADP of 103.5 with a -1.4 differential, showing high-stakes formats ranging from 101.1 to 113.5, indicating relatively stable valuation with slight undervaluation.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
QB Brock Purdy (95.5 ADP, -4.2% change, -4.9 ADP drop) has fallen by nearly a round in best-ball ADP.NegativeValueAug 6, 2026
Purdy has dropped 4 spots to ADP 99.5 since the beginning of camp (a -4.2% change).PositiveValueJul 24, 2026
Purdy is QB13 ADP but carries an 11th-round price tag in FFPC, making him one of the best values on the board with a cost closer to his floor than ceiling. He finished QB5 in fantasy points per game last season and QB6 overall in 2023, proving he can produce as a top-end fantasy starter. San Francisco has reloaded around him with Mike Evans (dominant boundary receiver), second-round pick De'Zhuan Stribling (explosive playmaker), Ricky Pearsall (poised for leap after injury-plagued first two seasons), and George Kittle potentially returning from Achilles injury as early as Week 1. Christian McCaffrey catching passes out of the backfield adds further upside. Purdy has been one of the NFL's most efficient quarterbacks since taking over as starter, consistently ranking near the top in advanced passing metrics. At 11th-round price, he represents one of the biggest ADP wins at any position.NegativeProjectionNo date
Posted QB11, QB7, QB13, and QB4 in fantasy points per game across four seasons, showing volatility. Purdy's fantasy upside depends on whether his various elderly playmakers can stay healthy. He comes in at ADP QB13.