The San Francisco 49ers are coming off a tight 36-30 win against the Arizona Cardinals, but the real story is how absolutely dominant their offense has been through the early part of the season. Brock Purdy has been nothing short of a revelation, leading what’s become one of the most efficient offensive attacks in the entire NFL right out of the gate. This is not just a hot streak, folks, this is a statement.
Purdy’s MVP Numbers Are For Real, Folks
Seriously, you gotta look at these numbers. The 49ers are currently fifth in yards per game and a staggering second in points per game. But that’s not even the wildest part. They are first in EPA/play by a wide, wide margin. First in success rate. First in EPA per dropback. First in dropback success rate. These stats aren’t just good, they show a surgical, relentless passing attack, even with a bunch of injuries at wide receiver. That’s on Purdy. The dude has emerged as an early MVP contender, racking up 789 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and just one interception through three games. And just to show he’s not one-dimensional, he’s added 93 rushing yards and another score on the ground. It’s a tough pill to swallow watching rivals cook like this, but you can’t deny the efficiency.
Run Game Wakes Up As Broncos Head To Town
Last week against the Cardinals, the 49ers’ run game finally got going after a couple of quieter weeks. They smashed for 140 yards on the ground, averaging over six yards per carry. Christian McCaffrey was a workhorse, taking 15 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown. Kaelon Black added 17 yards on four carries, and Deebo Samuel chipped in 14 yards on two carries. Purdy still did his thing through the air with 297 yards and four touchdowns, but seeing that complementary run game start to develop? That’s what really makes an offense scary. On defense, Raheem Morris was bringing the heat, blitzing Jacoby Brissett 14 times on 41 dropbacks and getting pressure on four of them. Brissett struggled, averaging only 4.9 yards per attempt when blitzed. The 49ers offense kept the pedal down, hitting the 30-point mark again with a late score to seal the deal. Now, they’ve got a good test at home this weekend against the Denver Broncos, who’ve looked a lot better these last two weeks after a rough opener against the Chiefs. The 49ers are 2.5-point favorites, and with an over/under of 47.5 points on FanDuel, it looks like they’re expecting more offensive fireworks.
This isn’t just another game for San Francisco. They’re going up against a Denver squad that’s found its footing a bit. Can Purdy keep up this insane pace? Can that run game continue to build momentum? What happens next could really tell us how real this 49ers’ offensive surge truly is.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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