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Bo Nix praises Brock Purdy ahead of Week 4 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Bo Nix praises Brock Purdy ahead of Week 4 matchup

Summary

Bo Nix of the Denver Broncos and Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers expressed mutual respect ahead of their Week 4 NFL game on Sunday. Nix acknowledged Purdy’s journey from being the last pick in the 2022 draft to becoming a leading quarterback, highlighting Purdy's postseason experience and leadership qualities. Both quarterbacks have been instrumental for their teams, with Purdy leading the 49ers to a 3-0 record this season and Nix coming off two come-from-behind victories. The matchup is set for 2:25 PM local time in San Francisco, and the Broncos will be seeking their second straight win against an NFC West opponent.

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•Nix respects Purdy's leadership and postseason experience.
•Purdy has led the 49ers to a 3-0 record this season.
•Nix has engineered two comeback wins in 2026.
•The matchup takes place in San Francisco on Sunday afternoon.
•The Broncos aim for their second consecutive win against the NFC West.

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3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bo Nix and Brock Purdy share mutual respect going into Week 4 showdown

What they're saying

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"The appreciation level is really high, and we respect each other and we know what each other goes through," Bo Nix said of Brock Purdy.
— Yahoo Sports

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