San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has earned plenty of praise for his performance this season. Despite a subpar outing against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7, Purdy has completed nearly 70 percent of his passes for 1,748 yards, 15 touchdowns, four interceptions, and a 110.1 passer rating through seven games.
The San Francisco 49ers don't have a game this week, as they're in the middle of a much-needed Bye. That makes it the perfect time to look at the four biggest surprises from their season so far.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy got off to a sensational start this season, and the national media finally gave him the respect and love he’d been denied during previous seasons.
The Atlanta Falcons handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Despite the defeat, the 49ers remain atop the NFC West standings with a 6-1 record.
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
A lot can change from Week 7 to Week 18 in the NFL, but MVP campaigns rely on season-long success. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen may seem like the early favorite to many, but a recent ESPN poll of NFL execs, coaches and personnel has a different QB atop the ballot.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey appeared poised for a big game Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. He opened the contest with three carries for 28 yards and two receptions for 40 yards, helping the 49ers reach first-and-goal at the 5-yard line on their opening drive.
Brock Purdy kept the big picture in focus while acknowledging errors he and the San Francisco 49ers made in their 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.
The San Francisco 49ers may have seen their six-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday, but one poor performance wasn't enough to completely dampen the spirits of the team as they head into their bye week.
Coach Kyle Shanahan, QB Brock Purdy and other familiar faces led the 49ers into gridiron battle against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 action that included a Christian McCaffrey injury scare.
The San Francisco 49ers earned their first loss of the season on Sunday, a 29-20 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
Few NFL fans truly believed the San Francisco 49ers would go unbeaten this season, especially not with all the injuries that were piling up.
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn't always know when quarterback Brock Purdy fails to hear a play call. Sometimes, he doesn't find out until someone on the sideline alerts him.
Three years ago, the San Francisco 49ers enjoyed what seemed like a dream season during which running back Christian McCaffrey won the Offensive Player of the Year award, quarterback Brock Purdy was a leading MVP candidate and the team got within inches of winning the Super Bowl championship.
Second-year San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins has just three catches this season, including one on his only target Monday night against the Washington Commanders, despite playing 47 offensive snaps.
The San Francisco 49ers improved to a perfect 6-0 on the season after beating the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Brock Purdy had another brilliant game as he completed 72 percent of his passes for 264 yards with a touchdown to George Kittle.
We’re a third of the way into the NFL season, and the MVP race is beginning to heat up. There are a couple of guys leading the way right now, but there are a few more not far off them, and if one of those top two slip up, plenty of others could enter the chat.
According to DraftKings, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy currently has the second-best odds to win the 2026 NFL Most Valuable Player award.
Brock Purdy has officially reached the top of the NFL record books, becoming the league’s all-time leader in career passer rating. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback achieved the milestone during Monday night’s 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders, adding another accomplishment to one of the most unexpected success stories in football.
Brock Purdy has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the NFL’s all-time passer rating leaderboard, surpassing some of the greatest quarterbacks in league history.
NFL Week Six has wrapped up. It is time to review all of its the nonstop action. Thursday Night Football took us to one of the potential Super Bowl matchups from last year, as the Denver Broncos pulled out a win against the New England Patriots.
Brock Purdy’s strong start to the 2026 NFL season has put some old criticism back under the microscope. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has thrown 13 touchdowns through five games, helping his team to a blazing 5-0 start to 2026.
Former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask’s 2024 take about San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy hasn’t aged very well. During the second round of the
How many of the quarterbacks to most recently reach the 30-TD milestone for each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?
The 2026 NFL season is only five weeks old, but a frontrunner for the coveted MVP award is beginning to emerge.
Dealing with doubters throughout his whole career, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to prove himself as a worthy franchise leader.
The San Francisco 49ers are looking like themselves again, and that means they're winning. Quarterback Brock Purdy is a large part of this team's 3-0 start.
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