Should Brock Purdy still be considered a MVP candidate?



Written by Oliver William, of Swish Tribune

Est Read time: 5 Mins


Brock Purdy had the worst game as an NFL starter against the Ravens on Christmas. Purdy completed 18/32 passes for 255 yards and 4 interceptions losing 33-19 at Home.

He even cost me a trip to the fantasy championship!

However, while everyone is talking about him not deserving MVP, i believe he will bounce back and earn that MVP in the postseason.

Fred Warner stated, “I think he’s playing the best on the team that’s playing the best in the entire league”.While this statement doesn’t hold the same strength as before the Ravens game, if the Ravens struggle in the off-season, while Brock thrives, it will show who has led their teams better, even if it is a regular-season award.

Even if you want to doubt his skills and that he has so many weapons around him, his production is through the roof and you simply can’t argue that. Purdy leads the NFL in QBR, Yards per attempt, expected points added per dropback, and touchdown passes per ESPN.

If it was all his receiving core, Jalen Hurts, Dak Prescott, and Tua Tagovailoa would have identical numbers to purdy. These quarterbacks all have great recovering cores such as AJ Brown, Devonta Smith, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, etc.

Purdy has also thrown the least amount of passes averaging 27.4 passes a game. According to ESPN, there have been four quarterbacks that led the league in yards per attempt and touchdown-to-interception ratio: 2011 Aaron Rodgers, 2007 Tom Brady. 2004 Peyton Manning and 2003 Steve McNair. They all won MVP and Purdy can be the 5th.

That is some ELITE company for Brock Purdy.


Like him or not, he is getting paid a rookie contract, was the last pick in his draft class (Mr. Irrelevant), and has found a way to persevere through it all, leading his Niners to a potential 1 seed in the NFC.  

Bottom line: He gets the job done and credit is not being given where it's due. 

I believe he deserves a shot at MVP way more than people are doubting him right now after a bad outing vs the Ravens. Yes, Lamar has been fantastic but the odds should not be totally one-sided in Jackson’s favor. 

Let's see how Purdy can do heading into the postseason with the first-round bye.




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