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Purdy's two-minute drill drive against the Dolphins—featuring a QB sneak on 4th and 10 and a completion to George Kittle on 3rd and 10 under pressure—demonstrated remarkable poise and the ability to deliver in high-leverage situations. The source frames this as the defining moment showing 'this rookie, Mr. Irrelevant, can hang in the NFL,' distinguishing it from his earlier errant passes and interception as evidence of his true capability.

Purdy entered the Dolphins game as the No. 3 quarterback at the start of the season but immediately seized the starting role after Garoppolo's foot injury ended his season. The source emphasizes that Purdy 'wasn't giving that job back' to Lance, Garoppolo, or anybody, establishing him as the 49ers' starter of the future despite being the last pick in the draft ('Mr. Irrelevant').

In his first game as a starter (Dolphins, Dec 4, 2022), Purdy completed 25 of 37 passes (67% completion rate, 5.7-yard average) for 210 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 INT with an 88.8 rating. While the raw numbers were not special for a rookie, the performance demonstrated he belonged in the NFL and could hang in the pocket under pressure, setting the stage for his emergence as the 49ers' future starter after Garoppolo's foot injury ended the season.

Purdy's December 2022 debut against Miami marked his transition from third-string quarterback to permanent starter after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Despite early errant passes and a rookie interception staring down Brandon Aiyuk, Purdy demonstrated poise in critical moments—notably a two-minute drill drive capped by a touchdown pass to George Kittle on 3rd and 10 with a QB sneak on fourth down. His 25-for-37 (67% completion), 210 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 88.8 rating showed he "belonged" and could "hang in the NFL" as a capable starter, setting the stage for his breakout performance the following week against Tampa Bay.

Purdy finished Week 1 as QB10 with strong per-dropback metrics: 23rd in yards per attempt, sixth-best in passing success rate, second in catchable target rate, and eighth in hero throw rate among 32 qualifying passers. He added five rushing attempts and 29 yards on the ground, with rushing equity in four of his nine starts last season featuring at least 20 rushing yards or a rushing score. The source projects strong QB1 numbers again in Week 2 against Miami, which allowed three passing scores to Kirk Cousins while generating pressure on only 6.5% of his dropbacks.

Purdy finished as QB10 in Week 1 with strong underlying metrics: sixth-best in passing success rate, second in catchable target rate, and eighth in hero throw rate among 32 qualified passers, though he ranked 23rd in yards per attempt. He added five rushing attempts for 29 yards, providing rushing equity; in four of his nine games started last season, he had at least 20 rushing yards or a rushing score. The source projects strong QB1 numbers this week against Miami, which allowed three passing scores to Kirk Cousins while generating pressure on only 6.5% of his dropbacks, suggesting Purdy will enjoy clean pockets and favorable matchup conditions.

Brock Purdy had three touchdowns and an interception in Week 1 as the San Francisco 49ers trounced the Los Angeles Rams in Australia; he now faces the lowly Miami Dolphins in Week 2 and has an opportunity to rack up solid fantasy points.

Purdy delivered a near-perfect 105.6 passer rating with 205 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Rams in Week 1. Head coach Kyle Shanahan emphasized that when Purdy performs at or near this level, "good things happen for San Francisco," and expects an encore performance against Miami. Shanahan recalled Purdy's 2022 debut against the Dolphins (25-of-37, 210 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT in a 33-17 win) as "extremely special" and "foreshadowing" of his three-year trajectory, noting his poise under duress and decision-making despite limited reps.

Purdy's Week 1 passer rating of 105.6 matches his career average of 104.0; despite lower yards per attempt due to Kyle Shanahan's short-passing game plan against the Rams, Purdy finished 12th in EPA per dropback and fourth in passing success rate. Against Miami's rookie-heavy secondary (439 rookie snaps, most in the league), Purdy should see more aggressive downfield opportunities and comfortable time to throw, as the Dolphins' pass rush generated pressure only 29% of the time against Kirk Cousins.

Purdy's Week 1 passer rating of 105.6 matched his career average of 104.0; he finished 12th in EPA per dropback and fourth in passing success rate despite lower yards per attempt. The source notes that short-yardage third downs (49ers averaged 3.17 yards to gain, best in the league) allowed Purdy to stay efficient. Against Miami's rookie-heavy secondary (439 snaps by rookies, 158 more than any other team), Purdy should see more aggressive opportunities and have time to throw, with the Dolphins generating pressure only 29% of the time against Cousins last week.

Purdy has quickly become one of the most consistent fantasy quarterbacks. He threw three TDs against the Rams in Week 1; the Dolphins defense just allowed Kirk Cousins to toss three scores, suggesting no issues for Purdy in this matchup.

Listed as a core play for DFS in Week 2, marking Purdy as a primary target for both cash and tournament lineups.

Brock Purdy looked sharp against the Rams, completing 25-of-34 passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Up next is an absolute smash spot at home against the Dolphins; this could be a game where the Niners pour on the points. If the Dolphins can keep this game within 14 points, the Niners could have a field day in DFS.

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.

Ranked 7th among QBs in Week 2 with 19.9 projected points at home against Miami.

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.

Purdy is recommended as a start option over Joe Burrow in Week 2, facing Miami.

Purdy is listed as a Start Instead option in Week 2 vs. MIA, indicating a more favorable matchup than Joe Burrow at HOU.