Brock Purdy earns first monthly honor
Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, earned NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September 2026, the first monthly honor of his NFL career after San Francisco opened the season with a 3-0 record.
Purdy completed 60 of 83 passes for 789 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 1 interception through three games. He also added 93 rushing yards, 8 rushing first downs, and 1 touchdown on 10 carries.
Brock Purdy leads efficient start
Purdy completed 72.3% of his passes during San Francisco’s first three games, helping the 49ers average 32.7 points per game during an unbeaten September to open the 2026 season.
His 133.1 passer rating led NFL quarterbacks after Week 3, while his 9 touchdown passes were tied for the league lead. San Francisco then defeated Denver 24-14 in Week 4 to improve to 4-0.
Brock Purdy opens in Melbourne
Purdy opened the 2026 season in Melbourne against the Los Angeles Rams, throwing 3 touchdown passes as San Francisco began with a 27-7 victory at Melbourne Cricket Ground in the league’s Australia opener.
That Week 1 performance produced a 105.6 passer rating and began a three-game September stretch with at least 2 touchdown passes and a rating above 100 in every contest San Francisco played.
Brock Purdy shines against Miami
Purdy followed the opener by completing 20 of 22 passes for 287 yards and 2 touchdowns against Miami, helping San Francisco earn a 35-13 Week 2 victory in its home opener at Levi’s Stadium.
He also rushed for 30 yards and 1 touchdown against the Dolphins. That performance earned him the NFC Offensive Player of the Week before his September Player of the Month honor arrived after Week 3.
Brock Purdy tops Arizona next
Purdy threw for a season-high 297 yards and 4 touchdowns in San Francisco’s 36-30 Week 3 victory over the Arizona Cardinals at Levi’s Stadium on September 27 in Santa Clara, California.
Two touchdown passes to George Kittle helped San Francisco finish the close game and remain 3-0. The 49ers then turned their attention to Denver before defeating the Broncos 24-14 in Week 4 to improve to 4-0.
Brock Purdy adds ground value
Purdy added measurable rushing production during September, gaining 93 yards, producing 8 first downs, and scoring once on 10 carries through San Francisco’s first three victories of the 2026 regular season.
His rushing touchdown came against Miami, when he gained 30 yards on 3 attempts and added another scoring option to an offense already producing efficiently through the air during the Week 2 victory.
Brock Purdy avoids sacks early
Purdy took no sacks during San Francisco’s first three games, giving the 49ers a clean passing platform while the offense started the season with strong protection and efficient quarterback play across all three victories.
That sack-free stretch accompanied 9 touchdown passes and only 1 interception, helping San Francisco reach October unbeaten while maintaining one of the NFL’s most productive early passing attacks through the first three games.
Brock Purdy matches Young marker
Purdy became San Francisco’s first quarterback since Steve Young in 1995 to open a season with three straight games featuring at least 2 touchdown passes and a passer rating above 100 in each appearance.
San Francisco also led the NFL with 7.35 yards per play after Week 3, giving Purdy’s historical quarterback marker added context within one of the league’s most efficient offenses during September.
Brock Purdy drives red zone rate
San Francisco converted 90.0% of its red zone trips into touchdowns through three games, the NFL’s best rate after Week 3 and another measure of the offense’s September efficiency near the goal line.
The 49ers also ranked second in total scoring with 98 points, giving Purdy’s individual production support from an offense that consistently finished drives during its unbeaten opening month of the 2026 regular season.
Brock Purdy gets teammate praise
Fred Warner praised Purdy after the Arizona victory, calling him amazing and saying San Francisco’s offense was humming. At the same time, the defense needed to handle its own responsibilities during the team’s unbeaten start.
Warner’s comments followed a 36-30 result in which Purdy threw 4 touchdown passes, helping San Francisco remain unbeaten and stay alone atop the NFC West after three games of the 2026 season.
Fun fact: Purdy once punctured his left hand on a saguaro cactus while playing paintball with high school teammates in the Arizona desert.
San Francisco leads NFC West
San Francisco entered Week 4 at 3-0 after victories over the Rams, Dolphins and Cardinals, leaving the 49ers alone in first place in the NFC West as the calendar moved into October.
After Week 4, San Francisco improved to 4-0 with a 24-14 victory over Denver. Seattle moved to 3-1, while the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals fell to 2-2 and 1-3, respectively, leaving the 49ers alone atop the division entering Week 5.
Brock Purdy faces Denver next
Purdy and the 49ers hosted the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium on October 4 and earned a 24-14 victory. Purdy completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns as San Francisco improved to 4-0.
Denver entered the game at 2-1 but fell to 2-2 after the loss. San Francisco now heads to Seattle for its Week 5 NFC West matchup on October 11, with the Seahawks entering the week at 3-1.
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Brock Purdy earns September recognition
Purdy’s September included efficient passing, rushing production, 9 touchdown throws, and no sacks across three victories, giving the NFL a broad statistical record behind the first monthly honor of his professional career.
San Francisco paired Purdy’s performance with strong red zone scoring, 98 total points, and a 3-0 record, placing his individual award within a wider team start that featured consistent offensive production throughout September.
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Brock Purdy turned an unbeaten September into his first monthly NFL honor. Which part of his start impressed you most, the accuracy, touchdowns, mobility, or team results? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
This slideshow was made with AI assistance and human editing.
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