Brock Purdy shines as 49ers remain undefeated in 2026 NFL season
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In the early stages of the 2026 NFL season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is drawing attention for his standout performances. Through three games, Purdy has led the 49ers to a 3-0 record, throwing for 789 yards, nine touchdowns, and just one interception. His impressive passer rating of 133.1 tops the league, showcasing his ability to read defenses and make timely throws despite ongoing injury challenges within the team. The effectiveness of backup quarterbacks like Drew Lock and Case Keenum has also been notable, contributing significantly to their respective teams amidst injury troubles.
- •Brock Purdy has completed 72.3% of his passes this season.
- •49ers maintain a perfect 3-0 record.
- •Drew Lock and Case Keenum have excelled as backup quarterbacks.
- •Lock's passer rating of 127.3 is among the league's best.
- •Keenum posted a passer rating of 110.8 against the Eagles.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — Pleasant surprises of the NFL season so far: Brock Purdy for MVP and actual Raiders competence
- 8:30 AMThe Guardian Sport — Pleasant surprises of the NFL season so far: Brock Purdy for MVP and actual Raiders competence
"It’s still early in the 2026 season but a number of teams and players have found unexpected levels of success in the last few weeks Last season ended with a Super Bowl in which neither team – the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots – had been expected to participate. Before that, we had a 44-year-old grandfather returning from a four-season layoff to give the Indianapolis Colts unexpected cheer in an otherwise miserable season, while the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars rebounded from bad 2024 seasons to win their divisions. It’s early to state which surprises will be the most fun to recall this time around, but here are four to watch as things progress. Continue reading...
"It’s still early in the 2026 season but a number of teams and players have found unexpected levels of success in the last few weeks
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 8:30 AMPleasant surprises of the NFL season so far: Brock Purdy for MVP and actual Raiders competence
It’s still early in the 2026 season but a number of teams and players have found unexpected levels of success in the last few weeks
- The Guardian SportOct 1, 2026, 8:30 AMPleasant surprises of the NFL season so far: Brock Purdy for MVP and actual Raiders competence
It’s still early in the 2026 season but a number of teams and players have found unexpected levels of success in the last few weeks Last season ended with a Super Bowl in which neither team – the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots – had been expected to participate. Before that, we had a 44-year-old grandfather returning from a four-season layoff to give the Indianapolis Colts unexpected cheer in an otherwise miserable season, while the Chicago Bears and Jacksonville Jaguars rebounded from bad 2024 seasons to win their divisions. It’s early to state which surprises will be the most fun to recall this time around, but here are four to watch as things progress. Continue reading...
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