Brock Purdy has opened the 2026 season with an MVP-caliber stretch for the undefeated 49ers, throwing 11 touchdowns against one interception across four games while posting a 126.2 passer rating and leading all qualified QBs in several efficiency metrics. He has benefited from Kyle Shanahan’s scheme, mobility to avoid sacks, and contributions from Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle despite multiple receiver injuries including Mike Evans. Projections for the remaining schedule factor in a tougher matchup slate starting with the Seahawks in Week 5, a potential Week 8 bye, and the risk of regression from his current per-game TD rate. Purdy’s prior seasons showed strong volume when healthy, though 2025 was limited by injury to nine games. Trader focus centers on his sustained health, offensive line protection, and whether the 49ers’ scoring pace holds amid roster attrition.