Brock Purdy just stormed his way to the No. 1 spot in the Week 4 NFL QB Power Rankings, doing something so rare only one other quarterback in league history has pulled it off in the first three weeks of a season. Seriously, we’re talking Hall of Famer Dan Marino territory here.
Purdy’s Unbelievable Start Shakes Up The Rankings
This isn’t some fluke, folks. Purdy is playing out of his mind, and the numbers back it up big time. He’s one of only two quarterbacks ever to hit 10-plus total touchdowns and take zero sacks through the first three weeks of a season. The other? Dan Marino in his 1984 NFL MVP season. That’s elite company. The guy is leading the entire NFL in passer rating (133.1), passing success rate (63.9%), and expected points added (EPA) per dropback (0.62). He’s also tied for the league lead with nine passing touchdowns. Want more? He’s third in the NFL in completion percentage at 72.3%. And get this, he’s doing it all while his 49ers seem to be losing key players to injury every single week. Purdy shot up seven spots to claim that top spot, and honestly, who can argue with it?
Mahomes Is Back, But Can’t Catch Purdy… Yet
Then there’s Patrick Mahomes. Yes, *THE* Patrick Mahomes. He’s got the Chiefs off to a 3-0 start, and he’s still magic when he throws outside the pocket, leading the league in both completions (26) and passing touchdowns (4) in those situations. Mahomes ranks top 10 in practically every key passing metric too, because, well, he’s Mahomes. He would absolutely be back in that No. 1 spot if it weren’t for the historic tear Purdy is on to kick off 2026. The rankings are always fluid, but right now, Purdy’s performance has been just too dominant to ignore.
This is what makes the NFL so wild! These rankings are designed to tell the story of a QB’s rise or fall, and right now, Purdy is on an insane trajectory. Heading into Week 4, the question is: can Purdy keep up this blistering pace that’s putting him in the same breath as Marino? And for Mahomes, can he start chipping away at that lead and reclaim his throne? We’re only a few weeks into the regular season, but the stakes are already sky-high for these two at the top. You just gotta watch what happens next.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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