Brock Purdy

Week 10 at Jacksonville Jaguars

Brock Purdy cleared concussion protocol just in time to play against the Bengals before the bye last week. He had a rough game, throwing for 365 yards and a touchdown, but also a pair of interceptions. He also lost a fumble, and the 49ers dropped their third consecutive game. Purdy had zero interceptions in his first five games this season, and now has five over his last three. Hopefully, the bye was just what he needed to get back on track.

This week, he’ll face a Jacksonville defense that ranks 16th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. Expect a better day from Purdy after a week off, and for the 49ers to come out swinging. We have Purdy ranked as a low-end QB1 option and he should be a quality starter in most leagues.

Week 7 at Minnesota Vikings

Brock Purdy had his first really bad game of his young career last week, which culminated in his first loss in a game he started and finished. He threw for just 125 yards, a touchdown and a pick against the Browns, completing only 44.4% of his passes. In fairness to Purdy, the Browns look incredible on defense.

This week, Purdy faces a Minnesota defense that ranks 18th in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. He should get back on track in a much better matchup and fantasy managers should expect a return to touchdown passes and efficiency from the second-year signal-caller. Start him this week in a nice matchup.

Week 5 vs. Dallas Cowboys

The 49ers are almost too good. Brock Purdy hasn’t had to put up big fantasy numbers for the team to win, as he’s averaging just 28 pass attempts per game on his way to a 4-0 record this year. Purdy has been efficient though. He completed all but one of his 21 pass attempts last week in a lopsided victory over the Cardinals, totaling 283 yards and a touchdown. He has seven touchdowns - five passing and two rushing - this year, with zero interceptions.

This week, Purdy has a tough matchup against the Cowboys, who rank fourth in aFPA to opposing quarterbacks. Expect a rock fight in this one, with fantasy points hard to come by for Purdy. His efficiency and the weapons around him make him worth considering every week in deeper leagues, but we have him ranked as a solid QB2 option this week, outside of starting territory in most formats.