Brock Purdy’s early 2026 numbers are just flat-out ridiculous, and 49ers general manager John Lynch isn’t shy about what he’s seeing from his franchise quarterback. When asked what’s impressed him most this season on a radio interview, Lynch answered with just one word: “Everything.”
More Torque, More Explosive, and ‘Everything’ For Lynch
Lynch pushed back on anyone trying to frame Purdy’s incredible start as some kind of “fourth-year leap.” Nah, Lynch says the guy has been “consistently really, really good” since he got there, playing at that level all along. But even for a GM watching every rep, something feels different this year. Lynch specifically pointed out sensing “something a little different” through training camp and the offseason program. He mentioned it a few weeks ago: there’s “a little more torque” in how Purdy is throwing the ball now. He was known as the “layer king” in previous years, but this season? He’s “really driving the football.” When you can mix “efficiency with explosives,” Lynch said, that’s exactly what Purdy is doing. He’s looking “both efficient and explosive” with his downfield numbers, and let’s not forget he can “extend plays with his legs,” making him a true playmaker.
Purdy’s Early Season Stats Are Just Bonkers
Seriously, you gotta look at these stats. Through the first three games, Purdy’s numbers are practically from another planet. He’s completing a jaw-dropping 72.3% of his passes for 789 yards, slinging nine touchdowns against just one interception. His average of 9.5 yards per attempt is elite. And he’s not just a pocket passer anymore: he’s added 93 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, proving Lynch’s point about extending plays. The guy’s 133.1 passer rating leads the entire NFL, and his nine touchdown passes top all NFC quarterbacks. Oh, and here’s the kicker: he hasn’t been sacked once in any of the 49ers’ first three games. Not a single sack.
It’s only three games in, but those are some wild numbers that speak for themselves. Can Purdy keep this incredible, untouched pace through the rest of the season? We’ll all be watching to see if this “different” Brock Purdy continues to dominate.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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