QB ranks: Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy and the burden of high expectations
Purdy and Prescott have been playing well enough that even a slightly subpar game looks like a problem.
Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy, and the weight of high expectations were all the talk in the 2026 NFL regular season. Brock Purdy, who the 49ers faced in Seattle, had fallen from grace in Week 5. While their offensive display was superior to a Cleveland Browns-New York Jets game, the rankings were more of a disappointment index rather than a straight performance ranking.
Purdy's Week 5 was the biggest letdown compared to his early season performance. His expected points added (EPA) was significantly lower than his initial season level, indicating a major underperformance.
In contrast, Dak Prescott, the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback, had also experienced a drop in performance during the same week. Despite his team having one of the most explosive offenses in the league, they were up against Todd Bowles' top-five defense. A series of turnovers, primarily from Prescott, led to a significant loss of expected points added (EPA). His overall performance was marred by a few interceptions, which cost Dallas an average of 9.2 EPA, making him the second-worst quarterback in the worst QBs list.
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