NFL Week 16 MVP Stock Watch: Brock Purdy Takes Control
You may not like it, but the market has spoken.
The 49ers are the league’s best team, and oftentimes, the best team produces the MVP. It appears 2023 will be no different.
However, instead of do-it-all running back Christian McCaffrey taking the award, it appears Brock Purdy could take home the hardware. And while there will be revolt in some corners with complaints of an incredible supporting cast and elite scheming, Purdy has the numbers.
Through 14 games, he ranks first in yards per attempt (9.9), QBR (76.0) and touchdown passes (29) while being second in passing yardage (3,795) and completion rate (69.8%). From a team perspective, the 49ers are riding a six-game winning streak, averaging 34.5 points per game.
While Lamar Jackson, Dak Prescott, Tyreek Hill, McCaffrey and others are still in the conversation, the award is Purdy’s to lose.