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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy did not have a night to remember as he threw four interceptions in the 49ers’ 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. The first interception of the night came as the 49ers were driving in the red zone when Kyle Hamilton jumped in front of Deebo Samuel to snag the […]

The NFL MVP award has largely been given to quarterbacks in its long storied history. It was rare for a person from the secondary nor even a weapon of high caliber to notch the award. But, this is not stopping Christian McCaffrey from breaking records on a weekly basis. He faced the front-runner in Lamar […]

Former NFL quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Famer shared some intriguing comments about the NFL MVP battle between Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson following the Baltimore Ravens’ blowout win over the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas Day. Although Jackson has just surpassed everyone else on the betting board for the shortest odds to win […]

Move over Brock Purdy, there’s a new leader in the NFL MVP clubhouse. Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson took his San Francisco 49ers counterpart’s spot atop the betting odds for the award after guiding a 33-19 triumph for the Ravens over the Niners on Monday night. The win saw Baltimore improve to a league-best 12-3 […]

Brock Purdy had a nightmarish Christmas Day, as he played so poorly in the San Francisco 49ers’ 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday that his MVP odds also took a major stumble over at Bet MGM sportsbook (h/t Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports). Brock Purdy dropped from first to fifth in MVP odds […]

In a disheartening turn of events during Week 16 of the 2023 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers absorbed a 33-19 defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. A string of costly errors marred the game. Specific personnel emerged as significant contributors to the team’s downfall. Now, let’s delve into the 49ers who bear […]

The San Francisco 49ers came into their Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens on a six-game winning streak and in prime position to get the No. 1 seed in the NFC. However, the 49ers left the game with a decisive loss, a lot closer NFC race than they’d like, and some injuries they’d rather […]

The San Francisco 49ers fell to the Baltimore Ravens by the score of 33-19 on Christmas Day, and Brock Purdy’s four interceptions grabbed a lot of attention. Brock Purdy got real about his performance and what his mindset is after the poor showing. “I’ve got to ask myself ‘Who are you? What do you stand […]

For much of the 2023 season, the San Francisco 49ers have been on a roll, thanks in large part to the play of two MVP-caliber players in quarterback Brock Purdy and running back Christian McCaffrey. It’s even gotten to the point where fans are debating who between those two is the more deserving of receiving […]

It’s rare for a team to have two legitimates MVP frontrunners. This season, though, the San Francisco 49ers have two contenders with great arguments to win MVP. We’re talking, of course, about QB Brock Purdy and RB Christian McCaffrey. Both players have been playing excellent football and helping lead San Francisco to the best record […]

With Christmas right around the corner, players across the NFL are splurging on gifts for their teammates. The Bills offensive line and tight ends just got Josh Allen an ATV, Derek Carr bought his receivers rolexes and diamond chains, and Trevor Lawrence and Patrick Mahomes both purchased their offensive linemen golf carts, via USA Today. […]

NFL analyst Michael Lombardi took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) to talk about the treatment San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy receives compared to other players at the same position in the NFL. He said the labels of “game manager” and “system quarterback” is not fair in the eyes of Lombardi. “Purdy is […]

Jolly Old Saint Nick is gifting us all with what should be a superior Week 16 Monday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) and Baltimore Ravens (11-3). With as much as the NFL schedule has been downgraded this season due to quarterback injuries, damaging the value of matchups, there’s not a better […]

The three betting favorites to win the NFL MVP will be on the field on Christmas night, as Lamar Jackson leads the Baltimore Ravens out west to take on Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers. Now while Jackson is not a stranger to winning the league’s marquee individual award — Lamar’s 2019 […]

Two NFL MVP candidates will face off in Week 16 when Brock Purdy and Lamar Jackson battle on Christmas Day. Jackson has emerged in one the NFL’s better quarterbacks since the Baltimore Ravens drafted him toward the end of the first round in 2018. He’s put up record-breaking numbers as a dual-threat quarterback, and was […]

The game of Week 16 will be when the Baltimore Ravens face the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas in a battle between the current No. 1 seeds. There are many storylines in this game, including MVP candidates facing off in Lamar Jackson and Brock Purdy, and the No. 2 49ers offense versus the No. 2 […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Jerry Rice weighed in on the MVP conversation, particularly between Niners’ Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. The 49ers have two offensive stars in the mix for the league’s MVP award, with Purdy being one of the most efficient quarterbacks and McCaffrey being arguably the most versatile offensive weapon in the NFL. […]

From Mr. Irrelevant to MVP? San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is currently the favorite to win the award, per FanDuel. Purdy’s odds now sit at -200 following the 49ers’ 45-29 victory Sunday, a game that saw Purdy throw for 242 yards and four touchdowns on 16-25 passing. Lamar Jackson (+500), Josh Allen (+800), Dak […]

There have been circling debates on whether San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy deserves to be in the MVP conversation with the success the Niners are having on the offensive end. Not only are many people against this topic, but they believe Purdy is extremely indispensable. FOX Sports analyst Doug Gottlieb argues that the 49ers […]

The San Francisco 49ers are basking in success with an 11-3 record. They have wrapped up the NFC West and currently hold the conference’s top seed. Following a commanding 45-29 victory over the 3-11 Arizona Cardinals, the Niners boast two players in our 2023 NFL MVP Power Rankings. Of course, Brock Purdy leads the charge. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently having a stellar season. The number two ranked team in the entire league, the 49ers hold an 11-3 record and are on a six-game win streak. Leading this year’s NFL Most Valuable Player race is none other than the team’s quarterback, Brock Purdy. For tight end George Kittle, however, […]

To say that the San Francisco 49ers are Super Bowl contenders would be an understatement at this point. Kyle Shanahan has forged a balanced squad that could take over on both sides of the field. A large contributor specifically in their ground attacks has been Christian McCaffrey. The running back has been breezing through tough […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy briefly left the game against the Arizona Cardinals today after a helmet-to-helmet hit from linebacker Dennis Gardeck, but returned after just a couple of snaps, according to Jonathan Jones of CBS. Sam Darnold stepped in during the few snaps that the 49ers were without Brock Purdy. After spending some […]

The San Francisco 49ers have moved into the top spot in the NFC playoff structure, and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s team is playing sensational football. The Niners have won 5 straight games behind Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, and it would be a surprise if they don’t end up with the No. 1 […]

Former NFL quarterback Cam Newton drew backlash earlier this week for his comments that called several quarterbacks — including Brock Purdy and Dak Prescott — game managers. “They’re not winning because of him … He’s managing the game,” Newton said on an episode of 4th & 1 with Cam Newton. “If we were to put […]

Since his stellar rookie debut, Brock Purdy has continued to progress. It’s hard to get much better than his 5-0 start with the San Francisco 49ers in which he threw for 1,374 yards with 13 touchdowns, four interceptions and a 107.3 passer rating, but Purdy has somehow managed to top that. Through 14 weeks in […]

Fantasy football playoffs are officially upon us. While the 2023 NFL regular season winding down, the fantasy football postseason is just getting started, and whether you are playing in single-elimination or a two-week playoff format, Week 15 is going to be huge for owners whose teams are still fighting for a championship. As always, having […]

In just two short years in the NFL under head coach Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has gone from Mr. Irrelevant to a bonafide NFL MVP candidate. If this story feels vaguely familiar, it’s because it actually is. Though he already had over half a decade of NFL experience, Matt Ryan went […]

Both Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers are having incredible seasons, and head coach Kyle Shanahan believes you could make an MVP case for the two of them, but did not want to campaign for one over the other. “The only reason I wouldn’t overly comment on either one of them […]

On Wednesday, Tommy DeVito was announced as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his Week 14 performance. The New York Giants quarterback won the weekly award amidst DeVito mania. The team announced the award two days after DeVito led an upset win over the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football. DeVito went […]

Cam Newton’s take on Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa might cause an uproar among the Fins’ faithful. The Carolina Panthers legend dubbed Tua Tagovaiola and the San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy “game managers.” He feels the two star quarterbacks aren’t difference makers, per the Palm Beach Post’s Joe Schad. Tua Tagovailoa and Brock Purdy are […]

The San Francisco 49ers are on cloud nine heading into Sunday’s game with the Cardinals in Arizona. The 49ers’ 10-3 record is tied with the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys for the top mark in the National Football Conference. Most Valuable Player arguments have been made for both Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy, the team’s […]

After another win over the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy continues to make his case for the NFL MVP after throwing for 368 yards and two touchdowns. One of his biggest competitors is on his own team in running back Christian McCaffrey, who had 16 carries for 145 yards this past week, […]

Against the Seattle Seahawks, the San Francisco 49ers were trailing 10-7 in the second quarter. Facing third-and-11 close to midfield, quarterback Brock Purdy launched a 54-yard pass to Deebo Samuel. Samuel caught the ball in stride and ran in for the touchdown. Brock Purdy to Deebo Samuel for the 54-yard touchdown! There’s your check down […]

Just as everyone predicted before the year began, Tommy DeVito and Brock Purdy have led the NFL in passer rating over the past month. During this span, Purdy leads the NFL with an 133 passer rating while Devito comes in second with an 119.8 rating. Cowboys’ Dak Prescott is in third with a 112.4 mark, […]

According to Tony Holzman-Escareno of the NFL, there have only been five instances in history where a team had both the NFL’s rushing leader and the top scoring defense in the league. Those happened within just a two-decade span from 1944 to 1962. The San Francisco 49ers are on pace to become the sixth team […]

Proclamations of this season being the Dallas Cowboys’ year started during Week 1. Every sign has pointed straight toward that direction ever since. They have been closing out in clutch situations while also digging their opponents’ graves as early as the first quarter throughout a 10-win rampage. The latest team to face this wrath was […]

San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams has heard all the critiques of quarterback Brock Purdy. That he is a product of the Kyle Shanahan system. That he doesn’t have to do anything with his surrounding cast of playmakers. And Williams doesn’t care for any of it. “He literally can make every throw and you […]

We can quibble over Brock Purdy’s MVP candidacy all we want, but one thing that isn’t up for debate is how the San Francisco 49ers second-year quarterback is playing the position about as efficiently as head coach Kyle Shanahan could possibly want or expect him to. Yes, Purdy is being coached by an offensive guru who […]