Brock Purdy leads NFL QBs in late-down efficiency during 2025 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Brock Purdy, quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, led all NFL quarterbacks in late-down efficiency during the 2025 season, posting an expected points added (EPA) per play of 0.58. Despite missing nearly half of the season due to injury, he surpassed second-place Jordan Love by 0.16 points per play. Purdy concluded the year with a 69.4% completion rate, totaling 2,167 passing yards, and contributed to the high efficiency of Kyle Shanahan's offense. As the 2026 season approaches, Purdy is considered a dark horse candidate for the MVP award, contingent on his health and continued performance.
- •Purdy led NFL QBs in late-down EPA at 0.58.
- •Jordan Love ranked second at 0.42 in the same category.
- •Purdy had a completion rate of 69.4% on 284 attempts.
- •He accumulated 20 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over the season.
- •Purdy is viewed as a potential MVP candidate entering 2026.
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"Brock Purdy may have missed a lot of time, but he delivered when it mattered most.
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