Brock Purdy moves to 8th in 49ers passing yards during Week 3 win
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Last updated Sep 28, 2026
Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 36-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on September 27, 2026. In this game, Purdy completed 55% of his passes for 297 yards and four touchdowns. His performance allowed him to surpass Colin Kaepernick on the franchise's all-time passing yards list, moving into eighth place with 12,474 yards. Purdy aims to catch Jimmy Garoppolo, who holds the seventh position with 13,599 yards, in forthcoming games. The win keeps the 49ers undefeated and in first place in the NFC West.
- •49ers defeat the Cardinals 36-30 on September 27, 2026.
- •Brock Purdy records 297 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- •Purdy surpasses Colin Kaepernick for eighth on 49ers' all-time passing list.
- •Purdy seeks to move into seventh place next as he pursues Garoppolo.
- •San Francisco stays undefeated and leads the NFC West.
- 7:39 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers news: Brock Purdy's MVP case gets bigger after tying Steve Young's mark
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — QB Brock Purdy moved into 8th in 49ers passing yards in Week 3 win
"Brock Purdy has opened the 2026 season with one of the most productive three-game stretches by a quarterback in San Francisco 49ers history. He has produced nine touchdown passes through three games, tying the franchise mark set by Steve Young during his 1998 MVP season. Purdy’s overall production now stands at 10 total touchdowns, nine passing and […] The post 49ers news: Brock Purdy's MVP case gets bigger after tying Steve Young's mark appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and in the victory, their quarterback moved up the career passing yards list.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 7:39 PM49ers news: Brock Purdy's MVP case gets bigger after tying Steve Young's mark
Brock Purdy has opened the 2026 season with one of the most productive three-game stretches by a quarterback in San Francisco 49ers history. He has produced nine touchdown passes through three games, tying the franchise mark set by Steve Young during his 1998 MVP season. Purdy’s overall production now stands at 10 total touchdowns, nine passing and […] The post 49ers news: Brock Purdy's MVP case gets bigger after tying Steve Young's mark appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 28, 2026, 7:22 PMQB Brock Purdy moved into 8th in 49ers passing yards in Week 3 win
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and in the victory, their quarterback moved up the career passing yards list.
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