San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) acknowledges 49ers fans in the crowd after defeating the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
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Bill Simmons is putting Brock Purdy in the same breath as Patrick Mahomes amid the San Francisco 49ers quarterback's hot start to the 2026 NFL season.
Purdy has been playing in the NFL since 2022, going through his fifth season with the 49ers. He shines as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, often leading San Francisco to big playoff runs.
Simmons talked about Purdy during a new episode of The Ringer. He explained why he views Purdy in the same light as Mahomes, believing he is the MVP favorite this season.
“Clearly the MVP, top five QB I trust right now. Maybe top three, reaching Mahomes levels. Godd**n, Purdy's good. He's been the guy that jumped out the first five weeks from a consistency standpoint. Other people have had good games, but I think every game you watch, I haven't seen him have a bad game yet. So if you're a Niners fan, I think you're starting to feel a little team of destiny-ish,” Simmons said.
“This is outrageous, like this Purdy thing where you get him with the last pick in the draft, and then it becomes this big conundrum of how much do you pay this guy? What's his ceiling? The guy has gotten better every single year. He's one of the best quarterbacks in the league. It's not arguable anymore, and you hit the jackpot with that, so don't have to worry about that.”
“Clearly the MVP.”
“Top five QB I trust right now.”
“Reaching [Patrick] Mahomes levels.”@BillSimmons raves about Brock Purdy, the 49ers, and if they’re this year’s “team of destiny” 👀 pic.twitter.com/tb5QGIXZH3
— The Ringer (@ringer) October 12, 2026
How Brock Purdy, 49ers played against Seahawks
Brock Purdy and the 49ers continue their incredible start to the season after beating the Seahawks. They stand as one of two teams in the NFL to remain undefeated, joining the Kansas City Chiefs in that category.
Christian McCaffrey enjoyed a solid performance on the ground. He racked up 11 carries for 68 yards and a touchdown while catching three passes for 15 yards.
Mike Evans dominated Seattle's secondary with a vintage performance, recording seven receptions for 113 yards and a touchdown. George Kittle made five catches for 24 yards, while Brandin Cooks caught a seven-yard touchdown pass.
The 49ers will look forward to their next matchup, being at home. They host the Washington Commanders in Week 6 as kickoff commences on Oct. 19 at 8:15 p.m. ET.