San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has emerged as a strong NFL MVP candidate, leading the league in passing touchdowns with 17 TD passes and only 2 INTs, despite ranking 21st in pass attempts. Purdy has outperformed Dak Prescott with 100 fewer pass attempts but one more touchdown. His game-by-game passer ratings post-bye week have been outstanding, with several above 135 and a perfect rating of 158.3 when under pressure. Purdy is also having the second most efficient season in NFL history in terms of adjusted net yards per attempt. Meanwhile, teammate Christian McCaffrey's remarkable season with 20 touchdowns and 1,801 yards has not garnered the same level of MVP discussion, with his odds tied for 6th at +2000. A poll among 30 oddsmakers showed Purdy leading with 14 votes, ahead of Prescott's 12. The 49ers' sixth consecutive win has intensified MVP conversations around Purdy, with endorsements from figures like Eric D. Williams, who said to 'Give the dude his flowers,' and George Kittle, who praised the offense's performance. In the past three games, Purdy has averaged 308 passing yards, while Deebo Samuel and McCaffrey have also posted impressive stats, averaging 104.7 receiving yards with 7 TDs and 117.7 rushing yards with 4 TDs respectively.
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"Our offense has looked better than it ever has." George Kittle makes a STRONG case for Brock Purdy to win the MVP 💪 https://t.co/2lh5RC66rL
NFL MVP Odds: 49ers Brock Purdy sitting pretty as Dak and Cowboys stumble https://t.co/g0QdyGY8Us
In past three games: Brock Purdy has averaged 308 passing yards and tossed 10 TDs, Deebo Samuel has averaged 104.7 receiving yards and scored 7 TDs and Christian McCaffrey has averaged 117.7 rushing yards and scored 4 TDs. #49ers
Brock Purdy becomes overwhelming MVP favorite following 49ers sixth consecutive win https://t.co/tHwxT7pdan
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.@RSherman_25 won't argue with Brock Purdy: give Christian McCaffrey the MVP https://t.co/7WerAq0xDM
Brock Purdy NFL Ranks this season Pass Rating 1st Pass TD 1st Pass TD/INT 1st Pass TD/Att 1st Yards/Att 1st Yards/Comp 1st Wins 1st https://t.co/hJgZvTdLUA
Christian McCaffrey is better than you in every way at the position you played. https://t.co/GkcnwfQbof
Brock Purdy has now passed 2011 Aaron Rodgers in adjusted net yards per attempt (also includes sacks, INTs and TDs). So Purdy is now putting up the second most efficient season in NFL history... 1. 2004 Peyton Manning: 9.8 2. 2023 Purdy: 9.6 3. 2011 Rodgers: 9.4
When Brock Purdy was under pressure yesterday, he was 8-10, 138 yards, 2 TD, and a perfect passer rating of 158.3. #49ers #systemguy
Christian McCaffrey has 20 TDs and 1,801 yards on the season. Should he win MVP? He is tied for 6th best odds at +2000 on @FDSportsbook #FTTB #GamblingX https://t.co/CEyCBZeXlY
I asked 30 oddsmakers last week who they thought will win NFL MVP at the end of the season. This was how they voted: Brock Purdy 14 Dak Prescott 12 Lamar Jackson 2 Jalen Hurts 2
Brock Purdy's game-by-game passer rating since the bye: 148.9 at JAX 158.3 vs. TB 86.7 at SEA 148.8 at PHL 122.1 vs. SEA 135.3 at AZ Also: 17 TD passes, 2 INTs in this period
Brock Purdy: MVP? "Give the dude his flowers." @eric_d_williams 🎙: https://t.co/szpGO23nCJ https://t.co/nEIm4y2JJK
Brock Purdy has 100 fewer pass attempts than Dak Prescott this year, and one more TD. Purdy leads the league in passing TDs despite ranking 21st in pass attempts. https://t.co/iYu8HLDoOz
I honestly don’t understand why Christian McCaffrey is not leading (and often not mentioned in the leaders) for MVP. Having an incredible year. https://t.co/PwcfxqcQOs