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Brock Purdy rises in NFL QB rankings as Tom Brady praises him

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 10:09 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Brock Purdy rises in NFL QB rankings as Tom Brady praises him

Summary

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers has climbed to the top of NFL quarterback rankings after a strong start to the 2026 season, opening with three consecutive wins. His performance includes completing 72.3 percent of passes for 789 yards, nine touchdowns, and just one interception. Tom Brady has weighed in, stating that Purdy should be considered in the tier-one QB discussions based on his accuracy, decision-making, and ability to manage games effectively. The 49ers remain undefeated, and Purdy's evolving status as a leading quarterback continues to generate significant discussion in the NFL.

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By the Numbers

•Purdy has completed 72.3% of passes in 2026.
•49ers are 3-0 entering Week 4.
•Brady places Purdy in tier-one QB discussions.
•Purdy threw for 297 yards and four touchdowns against Arizona.
•NFL.com ranks Purdy as the top QB, ahead of Mahomes.

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10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Purdy Passes Patrick Mahomes in NFL QB Rankings, Tom Brady Also Puts Him in Tier One

What they're saying

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Brock Purdy has spent years living with a strange label. Every strong performance by the San Francisco 49ers quarterback has brought the same question back around about how much of his success comes from Kyle Shanahan’s system. That question is getting harder to ask after the way Purdy has opened the 2026 season. Three games […] The post Brock Purdy Passes Patrick Mahomes in NFL QB Rankings, Tom Brady Also Puts Him in Tier One appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
— Yahoo Sports

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