One reason the San Francisco 49ers are cooking on offense with quarterback Brock Purdy is the second-year man’s performance against the blitz this season. Per Sports Info Solutions, Purdy has faced five or more pass-rushers this season on 63 of his dropbacks. He’s completed 35 of 57 passes against blitzes for 426 yards, 205 air yards, five touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 113.6.
That stands out in a 49ers offense that can attack defenses with both the run and the pass at all levels of the field, and Purdy isn’t just checking down when he gets pressured with blitzes. He’s completed five of nine passes of 15 or more air yards against the blitz for 139 yards, 92 air yards, two touchdowns, and a passer rating of 140.0 — that’s the best in the NFL among qualifying quarterbacks (at least five attempts).
