Brock Purdy wasn't expected to start or even be the backup for the San Francisco 49ers in his rookie season. After injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, Purdy stepped in and impressed. He now leads the team with full command of the offense, earning praise from his teammate George Kittle.
Purdy's excellent performance in his sophomore season, with the support of top players like Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, has put the Niners offense in a strong position going forward.