There’s this weird reluctance to give Brock Purdy credit for the 49ers offensive success. The mismatch at the skill positions is the reason why the Niners are hovering around or exceeding 30 points per game.
But detractors feel obligated to point out that the talent, not the quarterback, is the reason why Purdy shouldn’t be named the MVP. Brock’s stats are strikingly similar to Matt Ryan’s in 2016:
2016 Falcons:
26th in pass attempts
3rd in passing yards
Matt Ryan MVP
2023 49ers:
32nd in pass attempts
3rd in passing yards
Brock Purdy is a role player and should apologize for having good teammates— Jordan Elliott (@splash_cousin) December 12, 2023Why don’t the 49ers have to throw the ball 40+ times a game like most quarterbacks?