QB · SF
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Why Brock Purdy is a unique challenge to Rams’ new defense
Brock Purdy’s playmaking threatens the Rams’ defensive line, with Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald highlighted as key defenders who may struggle to contain him
Brock Purdy
QB · SF · 26 yrs · exp 4 · Iowa State
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Keep Trade Cut (SF TEP)
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Value
5,547
Rank
#44
Pos rank
#13
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Trent Williams is a captain for the 14th time as 49ers choose same captains as last year
49ers retain all eight captains from 2025, including Trent Williams and other key veterans
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Trent Williams is a captain for the 14th time as 49ers choose same captains as last year
The 49ers have a stable group of veteran leaders, and as a result they’re a rare NFL team that will have all the same captains two years in a row. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the players elected the same eight team captains that they elected for the 2025 season: defensive lineman Nick Bosa, fullback Kyle Juszczyk, tight end George Kittle, defensive back Deommodore Lenoir, running back Christian McCaffrey, quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner and offensive tackle Trent Williams. Williams has a distinct honor in NFL history: He is a 49ers captain for the seventh time, and he was previously a team captain in Washington for seven seasons. The NFL doesn’t keep official records of team captaincies, but Williams is believed to be the only player in NFL history who has been a team captain for at least seven seasons on two different teams. Kittle has now been a 49ers team captain for nine seasons, with his teammates choosing him every year but his rookie year. Warner is in his seventh season as a 49ers captain. Kittle, Warner and Williams will all wear the gold “C” on their jerseys that denote they’ve been captains for at least five seasons. Purdy and Bosa are both captains for the fourth time. Juszczyk is a 49ers captain for the third time, and so is McCaffrey, who was previously a Panthers captain for four seasons. This is Lenoir’s second season as captain
QB · SF
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Brock Purdy, Mr. Reliable, is player 49ers can count on most
The 49ers‘ star power can make it easy to forget what has been the franchise’s ultimate steadying force: the quarterback position since Brock Purdy’s arrival. He isn’t known as Mr
QB · SF
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Where would you rank the Kyle Shanahan/Brock Purdy duo in the NFL?
In one writer’s list, the duo is ranked behind both Sean McVay/Matthew Stafford and Sam Darnold/Mike Macdonald
QB · SF
analyst
Brock Purdy Might Be the Best Value in Every Fantasy Draft
Every year, managers spend premium draft capital on the flashiest names, hoping to land the next elite fantasy cheat code. Meanwhile, quarterbacks who consistently produce at an elite level often get pushed down draft boards because they don’t fit the “fantasy superstar” mold. That is exactly why Brock Purdy is one of the biggest values in fantasy football this season. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has quietly become one of the most efficient and productive quarterbacks in the NFL, yet fantasy managers still treat him like a high-floor QB2. With an average draft position of 103.5 (Sleeper), Purdy is being drafted outside the top 100 picks, giving fantasy managers the rare opportunity to secure a legitimate QB1 while still building an elite roster everywhere else. This is the type of value that wins fantasy leagues. The biggest mistake fantasy managers make with Purdy is evaluating him based on perception instead of production. The “game manager” label that followed him early in his career has completely fallen apart. Purdy has consistently ranked among the league’s best quarterbacks across advanced metrics, including efficiency, accuracy, and playmaking ability under pressure. Whether it’s yards per attempt, passer efficiency, EPA per play, or success rate, Purdy has proven he belongs in the conversation with the NFL’s top quarterbacks. He isn’t simply benefiting from Kyle Shanahan’s system; he’s maximizing it. The 49ers offense has always been built around timing, anticipation, and precision, and Purdy has shown an elite ability to process defenses quickly and deliver accurate throws into tight windows. His ability to consistently create explosive plays is exactly what fantasy managers should be chasing. Quarterbacks who generate big plays and play efficiently are the ones who finish near the top of fantasy rankings, and Purdy checks every box. The best part about drafting Brock Purdy in 2026 isn’t just his talent; it’s where you can get him. With an ADP of 103.5 on Sleeper, fantasy managers can build a loaded roster before even addressing quarterback. Instead of spending a third-round pick on an elite quarterback, you can attack running backs and wide receivers early, stacking your roster with difference makers while waiting for Purdy to fall into your lap. Imagine leaving the first five rounds with multiple elite running backs and receivers, then adding a quarterback who has legitimate top-five upside. That roster construction advantage is massive. Fantasy football is about maximizing value, and Purdy gives you the ability to avoid the quarterback premium without sacrificing production. He is exactly the type of quarterback who can completely change the way you build your team. When people discuss Brock Purdy , they rarely mention his athletic ability. That is a mistake. While Purdy isn’t going to be confused with quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson or Josh Allen , his mobility is significantly underrated. His ability to escape pressure, extend plays, and pick up yards with his legs adds an extra fantasy dimension that many managers overlook. Those extended plays matter. Every time Purdy avoids a sack and keeps a drive alive, fantasy points are being created. Every scramble for a first down adds hidden value. Every broken play that turns into a completion gives his elite weapons another opportunity to make a big play. Fantasy football is no longer just about rushing quarterbacks; it’s about quarterbacks who create more chances for themselves and their teammates. Purdy does exactly that. The biggest argument for Purdy taking another fantasy leap is the talent surrounding him. San Francisco’s offense was already one of the NFL’s most dangerous units, but the team made major upgrades to the receiving corps by adding Mike Evans and bringing Deebo Samuel back into the mix. Evans gives Purdy something the offense has lacked: a true downfield weapon with elite contested-catch ability. His ability to win [... truncated ...]
QB · SF
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Brock Purdy details new family approach with wife Jenna before 49ers season: ‘Crave those things’
49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his wife, Jenna, have made an intentional change before the upcoming NFL season
QB · SF
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Brock Purdy: Playing in NFC West means we have to be at our best every moment
It doesn’t take much effort to come up with an argument for the NFC West being the toughest division in the NFL. The Seahawks beat the Rams and 49ers in the playoffs on their way to winning the Super Bowl last year. The Rams responded to that by trading for Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie ahead of Aaron Donald’s return from retirement, which has made them slight favorites over Seattle to wind up winning the NFC. The 49ers are hoping for better health than they enjoyed while winning 12 games last season and quarterback Brock Purdy laid out to Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com just why that will be so important. “We have an extremely competitive, great division,” Purdy said. “I think the best in the NFL. And that excites us because you got to be your best at every moment, every play, every drive. Every game matters, every little thing matters. It all adds up and we even saw it last year.” Purdy and the Niners won’t have to wait long to test themselves against a divisional foe. They’ll kick off the season against the Rams in Melbourne on Thursday
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49ers release first official depth chart
The San Francisco 49ers have released their first official depth chart of the season. While there may not be any major surprises, there are some changes to note
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One bold prediction for every NFL team in 2026: Giants make stunning run while Dolphins face 0-17
Last NFL football season presented some insane moments that would have even seemed outlandish before Week 1. Sam Darnold won a Super Bowl . The Patriots made the Super Bowl a year after a 4-13 season. Philip Rivers returned to the NFL after four years in retirement. The list goes on and on. And it will happen again this season. Clearly, nothing is out of bounds. Ben Johnson proved that recently. He wants the Bears to break the NFL record for points per game in a season while winning the Super Bowl. With that in mind, here's a bold prediction for every team from record-breaking years to worst-to-firsts, coach firings, shocking benchings, 0-17 seasons and more. Prediction: Rashid Shaheed will have 1,000 receiving yards The Seahawks are going to work Rashid Shaheed into the offense to the tune of a 1,000-yard receiving season. The gamebreaker became the fifth player in NFL history with 800+ scrimmage yards and at least three return touchdowns in a season last year (including playoffs), along with Gale Sayers, Troy Brown , Reggie Bush and Tyreek Hill. Now he's going to break out after an entire offseason to get acclimated to the Seahawks playbook. Prediction: No. 1 scoring offense and No. 1 scoring defense The Rams will become the third team since 1970 to have the NFL's No. 1 scoring offense and defense (the 1972 Dolphins and 1996 Packers ). The Rams defense was terrible down the stretch last year (25th in defensive EPA in their last nine games) so they added Myles Garrett , Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson . They will be the top unit in the NFL this year, thanks to those additions and now Aaron Donald's comeback. Prediction: Healthy core after substation theory debunked The viral substation conspiracy theory has been debunked, but the 49ers have still had a lot of banged-up players in training camp. Still, they will do a 180 and their entire star core will finish the season healthy. Brock Purdy , Christian McCaffrey , Mike Evans , Trent Williams , George Kittle , Nick Bosa and Fred Warner will defy logic and all be a force heading into the postseason. That would be pretty crazy considering the 49ers six highest-paid players combined to miss more games (64) than they played (50) last season. They missed 25 more games than any other playoff team's six highest-paid players. Prediction: Trey McBride will lead the NFL in catches Trey McBride set the single-season TE record with 126 catches last season as the Cardinals led the NFL in pass attempts and had ample garbage time to pad stats. He finished second in the NFL in receptions behind Puka Nacua (129). So what will he do for an encore? He will be the first TE to lead the NFL in receptions since Tony Gonzalez in 2004. Prediction: Bryce Young gets benched Bryce Young has slowly taken steps forward in the Panthers offense, capped by going worst to first in the abysmal NFC South last season. Perhaps the improvements have been exaggerated, though. He was 28th in the NFL in EPA per dropback last season and he will be benched in 2026 when he is unable to take Carolina to the next level. Patience will run thin, especially after the team made two big signings on defense in free agency ( Devin Lloyd and Jaelan Phillips ). The team picked up his fifth-year option this offseason, but the Panthers' brash owner David Tepper won't put up with a step backward from Young. Prediction: Rueben Bain Jr . will break rookie sacks record Short arms (and AC sprain) be damned. First-round pick Rueben Bain Jr. will break Jevon Kearse's rookie record (14.5 sacks in 1999) with 15.0 sacks in 2026. Production over projection will win the day this year as the Miami Hurricanes standout will spit in the face of the detractors who would point to how he had the second-shortest arm length among edge rushers drafted in the first round since 2003. Prediction: Bijan Robinson will have 1,000 rush yards and 1,000 receiving yards Kevin Stefanski will lean heavily on Bijan Robinson, especially with Tyler Allgei [... truncated ...]
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Waiver wire: 5 players the Giants should consider
The Giants should consider making waiver claims on five players
QB · SF
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Inside the Aaron Donald comeback deal
Aaron Donald returns to the NFL with a new contract that incentivizes performance
QB · SF
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Brock Purdy labeled as ‘supporting cast dependent’ in latest QB tier rankings
49ers QB Brock Purdy criticized for reliance on supporting cast in recent tier rankings
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De’Zhaun Stribling: The 49ers wide receiver both looks—and acts—the part
De’Zhaun Stribling has chemistry with Brock Purdy and an attitude George Kittle preaches
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Brock Purdy plays one drive, throws for 29 yards vs. Chargers
Brock Purdy played one drive for the 49ers against the Chargers, completing 4-of-6 passes for 29 yards
WR · SF
QB · SF
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49ers rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling plays with Brock Purdy, continues impressive preseason
De'Zhaun Stribling continues impressive preseason with 49ers
QB · SF
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49ers set to play "a number" of starters vs. Chargers on Thursday
The 49ers will have a representative first unit on the field when they take on the Chargers on Thursday night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Tuesday that “a number” of starters will play in the contest. “Not all of them, but I expect a number of starters to play , unlike last week,” head coach Kyle Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “I haven’t told them yet, but they’ll find out soon. But yeah, you guys will see a number out there.” That could include Brock Purdy, as Shanahan noted he hadn’t told the starting QB yet, but “there’s a good chance.” The 49ers and Chargers held a joint practice in Los Angeles on Tuesday. San Francisco’s starters did not play in the club’s preseason opener against Tennessee last week. Kickoff between the 49ers and Chargers is slated for 10 p.m. ET on Thursday
QB · SF
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Brock Purdy: 49ers' joint practice with Chargers wasn't our best day
The 49ers' offense wasn't up to par in their joint practice against the Chargers' defense on Tuesday
QB · SF
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Brock Purdy: 49ers' joint practice with Chargers wasn’t our best day
49ers’ offense struggles in joint practice against Chargers’ defense
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