San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is off to an historic start to his career. Mr. Irrelevant from the 2022 NFL Draft has won each of his first seven starts dating back to last season when the Iowa State product replaced an injury Jimmy Garoppolo under center.
Taking on the New York Giants Thursday night to open Week 3 of the NFL season, Purdy is the first quarterback to win at least his first six starts with two-plus touchdowns in each appearance. It has the second-year player already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Well, in a way.
The cleats Purdy wore during his Week 1 outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers is on display in Canton.
“Brock Purdy, “Mr. Irrelevant” from the 2022 NFL Draft, also will have artifacts on display at the Hall of Fame. The 49ers quarterback became the first player in NFL history to win his first six regular-season starts while also throwing for multiple touchdowns in each game.
The streak dates back to last season, when Purdy became San Francisco’s starting quarterback in Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. During the six-game span, Purdy has totaled 1,318 passing yards and 13 touchdowns, adding another three scores on the ground.”
Pro Football Hall of Fame statement on Purdy
Brock Purdy career stats: 67% completion, 1,800 yards, 15 TD, 4 INT, 106.2 QB rating
Purdy and his 49ers are putting a 12-game regular season winning streak on the line against the Giants to open Week 3 on Thursday.