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49ers' Brock Purdy continues to prove doubters wrong
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

49ers' Brock Purdy continues to prove doubters wrong with latest multi-TD game

By Mike J. Asti  |  Last updated Oct 11, 2026 10:06 PM ET
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Dealing with doubters throughout his career, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to prove himself as a worthy franchise leader. 

Sunday evening marked the latest example of Purdy doing enough to secure another win for his team. 

Brock Purdy is on pace to have his best season yet 

On pace for the best season of his career to date, Purdy completed 19-of-29 passes for only 189 yards through the air, although he did scramble for six more. 

However, Purdy tossed two touchdown passes, giving him multiple in every game this season, and posted a performance that equated to a 92.5 quarterback rating as the 49ers beat rival Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a pivotal NFC West showdown. 

And Purdy's efficient play has been a big reason why San Francisco is still undefeated at 5-0 through Week 6. Overall, he has 1,196 passing yards, 13 touchdown passes, and, most importantly, only two interceptions while carrying a staggering 69% completion rate.

Purdy's early-season success comes after he missed significant time last year 

Purdy's strong play early in the 2026 season serves as both a message to his critics and a revenge tour after multiple injuries cost him most of 2025. He was only able to play in nine games last season, although he recorded 2,167 yards through the air with 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

But lending credence to the critics and doubters, Mac Jones led the 49ers to a 5-3 record in Purdy's absence. However, all Purdy has done is win when under center as well. 

All Purdy has done is win 

Despite having led the 49ers all the way to the Super Bowl following the 2023 season, Purdy has only been named a Pro Bowler once in his five seasons. 

Statistically, Purdy has 12,881 passing yards, 97 touchdowns and 39 interceptions in 54 games played at age 26. His single-season highs are 4,280 passing yards and 31 touchdown passes, both coming in 2023. 

All in all, Purdy has also already far exceeded any reasonable expectations for a seventh-round pick, which is where he was selected by the 49ers in 2022 out of Iowa State. 

Mike J. Asti
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Mike Asti is an experienced media personality and journalist with a vast resume and skillset, most notably from time with TribLIVE Radio and WPXI-TV. Asti now serves as the Managing Editor of WV Sports Now, where he leads the coverage of WVU sports. He has also covered the Steelers, Penguins, Pirates and other teams within the Pittsburgh market

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