Purdy's Sackless Start Dominates NFL

The 49ers quarterback has yet to be sacked this season, the only starter to make that claim through nearly a month of play. Purdy is enjoying league-low pressure on just 22% of his dropbacks, with only nine quick pressures total, tying Kirk Cousins for fewest in the NFL. His average time-to-throw of 2.91 seconds ranks in the top five, and his pressure rate three seconds into a dropback (15.8%) is less than half the league average (33.2%). esporist.com

While the offensive line deserves significant credit, Purdy has excelled at mitigating the quick pressures he faces. Excluding screen passes, he's completed four passes when pressured, including an impressive jump throw from a fully collapsed pocket against the Rams. This combination of elite protection and quick decision-making has Purdy back in the MVP conversation as the 49ers continue to tear through NFL defenses.