Brock Purdy seen as undervalued quarterback in fantasy football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Brock Purdy, who started his NFL career as Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 draft, is considered a misvalued quarterback in fantasy leagues, typically ranked mid-tier QB1/QB2. Despite this, his performance metrics are strong, with an average of 19.2 fantasy points per game in 2023, suggesting he should be valued higher. Analysts attribute his low draft position, around 80-90, to perceptions of being a 'system quarterback' and concerns over his ability to rush. Purdy benefits from playing in a highly supportive system with elite teammates like Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle. Injury concerns, however, remain a significant factor in evaluating his fantasy potential.
- •Purdy consistently ranks high in points per game among quarterbacks.
- •He averaged 20.8 fantasy points in nine games last season.
- •Purdy led the NFL in first-down rate with 44.5%.
- •He plays in a high-caliber offensive system under Kyle Shanahan.
- •Injury history poses risk for his fantasy value this season.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Brock Purdy is the Most Misvalued Quarterback in Fantasy Football
"Whether starting his NFL career as Mr. Irrelevant in the 2022 NFL Draft or constantly being labeled as a “system quarterback”, Brock Purdy has been underestimated from the very beginning. In fantasy football leagues, he is also undervalued, always ranked in the mid-tier QB1/QB2 range by most analysts and fans. But Purdy’s ranking and evaluations […] The post Brock Purdy is the Most Misvalued Quarterback in Fantasy Football appeared first on The Lead.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 2:06 AMDan Quinn didn’t know it was 4th down on bizarre Jayden Daniels throwaway during Commanders-49ers
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 1:58 AM49ers WR Mike Evans is questionable to return after aggravating Achilles
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 1:55 AMCommanders WR Terry McLaurin carted off field with a knee injury vs. 49ers
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 1:53 AMTroy Aikman's steely Monday Night Football intro won't dispel Joe Buck feud rumors
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 1:51 AMWATCH: Commanders' K’Lavon Chaisson with the perfect 'peanut punch' vs 49ers
NFL•Oct 20, 2026, 1:46 AMMike Evans injury: 49ers WR limps to the locker room ahead of halftime
