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How Eagles defenders rate 49ers QB Purdy ahead of Sunday showdown originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
He has the highest passer rating in NFL history. Just ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers.
He has the highest completion percentage in NFL history. Just ahead of Joe Burrow and Drew Brees.
He has the highest touchdown percentage in the last 50 years. Again, just ahead of Mahomes and Rodgers.
While some fans might shrug off Brock Purdy as a fluky seventh-round product of the 49ers’ system, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive backs have been wowed at what they see on tape.
“Nothing jumps out about him physically, but he’s a good, sound, fundamental, composed, consistent player,” Eagles corner Bradley Roby said. “And that goes way farther than the height and weight and speed. He’s a football player.
“He has things you can’t measure. You can’t measure heart, you can’t measure composure, you can’t measure pocket escape ability, you can’t measure anticipation, you can’t measure being a leader. All that stuff you can’t measure.
“That’s why he wasn’t drafted until the seventh round. Sometimes you just gotta see what somebody’s like on the field. He does a great job in his position. He does all the things he needs to do.”
Purdy will make his 14th career start Sunday when the 49ers face the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in the latest Game of the Year.
The Eagles are 10-1 and have owned or shared the best record in the NFL for 30 weeks now (guaranteed to reach at least 31). The 49ers are 8-3 after a 13-4 season last year.
Purdy has a 13-3 regular-season record with 69.1 percent accuracy, a 110.5 passer rating and a touchdown on 6.7 percent of his pass attempts. The first two are NFL records. The third is the best in 50 years.
“I see a guy that’s comfortable back there,” Eagles safety Kevin Byard said. “I see a guy that’s able to get all his playmakers involved. He’s executing their game plan and their offense at a very high level. That’s why…
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Publish date : 2023-12-01 20:56:46
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