Brock Purdy earned his first NFC Offensive Player of the Month award on October 1 after leading the San Francisco 49ers to three September wins, throwing nine touchdown passes while avoiding a sack.
He completed 60 of 83 attempts for 789 yards, with one interception. At the end of the month, his 133.1 passer rating led the NFL and his nine touchdown passes were tied for the league lead. He added 93 rushing yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
Updated October 2, 2026: Added a game-by-game breakdown, the franchise records behind the award and details of San Francisco’s next game.
Brock Purdy’s September, game by game
Purdy’s month was not built on one outlier. He threw multiple touchdowns and posted a passer rating above 100 in each outing, although the three performances looked different.
| Opponent | Result | Passing | Yards | TD–INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams, Week 1 | W 27–7 | 25/34 | 205 | 3–1 |
| Dolphins, Week 2 | W 35–13 | 20/22 | 287 | 2–0 |
| Cardinals, Week 3 | W 36–30 | 15/27 | 297 | 4–0 |
The Miami game was his most accurate: only two incompletions, plus 30 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Against Arizona, he completed fewer passes but produced his highest passing-yardage total and four touchdowns. Those two games brought the Week 2 NFC offensive award and Week 3 Air & Ground recognition, respectively.
Why the start stands out in 49ers history
Nine touchdown passes through three weeks established a franchise high, ahead of the eight thrown by Frankie Albert in 1948 and Steve Young in 1995. Purdy also became the first 49ers quarterback since Young in 1995 to begin a season with three consecutive games of at least two touchdown passes and a rating over 100.
The protection has a record of its own. San Francisco did not allow a sack in any of its first three games, its longest such season-opening run since sacks became an official statistic in 1982. That is a team achievement alongside the quarterback’s award, rather than a measure of Purdy alone.
What the numbers mean for San Francisco
Analysis: The useful combination is scoring efficiency and possession protection. Purdy generated 10 touchdowns as a passer and runner with just one interception; avoiding sacks also kept the offense out of the lost-yardage situations that can derail a drive.
Through September, the 49ers converted 90 percent of their red-zone opportunities into touchdowns and averaged 7.35 yards per play, both NFL-leading marks. They scored 98 points, or 32.7 per game. Those figures describe a three-game start, not a full-season forecast: the next test is whether that efficiency holds as the schedule advances.
When does Purdy play next?
San Francisco hosts Denver at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday, October 4, with kickoff at 1:25 p.m. Pacific / 4:25 p.m. Eastern. The 49ers enter 3–0 and are looking for a fourth straight win.
CBS carries the game, including KPIX in the Bay Area; local streaming availability is through Paramount+. Check regional availability rather than assuming a nationwide local-TV feed. Follow the Broncos–49ers game center for the matchup and scheduled kickoff.
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