{
  "id": 11581714,
  "title": "49ers’ Brock Purdy gets attention-grabbing Tom Brady comparison from Dan Orlovsky",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/49ers-brock-purdy-gets-attention-grabbing-tom-brady-comparison-from",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-03T02:22:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/49ers-brock-purdy-gets-attention-022243685.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is drawing attention with a comparison to Tom Brady from Dan Orlovsky. Purdy has been one of the league's best performers during the 2026 NFL season. Orlovsky made the comparison during ESPN's First Take show, stating that Purdy's performance is similar to Brady's while playing for the New England Patriots. Purdy has been playing in the league since being the last pick of the 2022 draft. He is looking to help the 49ers return to the Super Bowl after their last appearance in 2023. After three games, Purdy has been remarkable, completing 60 of his 83 passes for 789 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception while rushing for 93 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers are currently on a 3-0 start to the season, leading the NFC West Division. They will face the Denver Broncos at home in Week 4 on October 4 at 4:25 p.m. ET.",
  "summary": "Brock Purdy is exceeding expectations as one of the best performing quarterbacks to start the 2026 NFL season. Dan Orlovsky even fired a Tom Brady comparison towards the San Francisco 49ers star . Purdy has been playing in the league since being the last pick of the 2022 draft. He shines as one of the best quarterbacks in the entire league, looking […] The post 49ers’ Brock Purdy gets…",
  "key_points": [
    "San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy compared to Tom Brady by Dan Orlovsky",
    "Purdy has been top performer in 2026 NFL season",
    "49ers lead NFC West with 3-0 start to season"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This comparison to Tom Brady boosts Brock Purdy's profile, highlighting his impressive start to the season and placing him among the league's top performers, which could impact his and the 49ers' trajectory.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Brock Purdy Draws Surprising Tom Brady Comparison Before 49ers/Broncos Game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/brock-purdy-draws-surprising-tom-brady-comparison-before-49ers",
        "published": "2026-10-02T21:50:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}