Brock Purdy's ridiculous start only matched by 3 MVPs in NFL history
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy could do something only the best quarterbacks of all-time have done in a season.
Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has had an extraordinary start to the NFL season that places him in rare company. After throwing for 297 yards and four touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals, Purdy leads the league in passer rating at 133.1 and shares the top spot with nine passing touchdowns. Advanced metrics further highlight his dominance, as his expected points added (EPA) on passing plays have fallen just behind Tom Brady's record from 2007 for any quarterback in the 21st century, according to The Ringer's Diante Lee.
Currently, Purdy is on track to achieve 4,000 passing yards and 50 touchdowns this season, which would be the third time in NFL history that a player has accomplished this feat, joining Brady in 2007, Peyton Manning in 2013, and Patrick Mahomes in 2018. If Purdy reaches these milestones, he would solidify his position as the MVP of the league.
Despite the support from key players like Christian McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Deebo Samuel, the 49ers have lost several star receivers and an offensive tackle this season, which could pose challenges for Purdy. However, his impressive performance thus far indicates that he can consistently perform at a high level, even against tough defenses.
To maintain his stellar pace, Purdy will need to continue his success against formidable opponents, including the Broncos, Vikings, Chiefs, Eagles, and the Seahawks, which have previously tested him. With his current trajectory, Purdy is well on his way to breaking records and solidifying his legacy as one of the league's greatest quarterbacks.
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