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Brock Purdywas limited to nine games last year while dealing with a turf toe injury he suffered in the season opener.
Somehow, someway, the49ersstill managed to win 12 games thanks to Mac Jones stepping in and stabilizing things.
But for the 49ers tomaximize the 2026 season, they need their starting quarterback to stay healthy. If so, Purdy gives his team an edge at QB more often than not.
Here is a ranking of the opposing quarterbacks the 49ers will face this season and who we believe has the edge:
It’s hard to believe, but at 38 years old, Stafford is playing some of the best football of his career. At the least, he’s in complete control of the most important position on the field and in total command from a mental and physical standpoint.
And it doesn’t look like he’s going to take a step back anytime soon.
Mahomes is coming off a serious late-season injury. It could bleed into the 2026 season, affecting his availability and potentially even his effectiveness. But by Week 16, assuming he doesn’t suffer any setbacks, he should be back to the top of his game.
Herbert has been a top-five quarterback for years now, and with the Chargers getting their two starting tackles back after both missed the bulk of last season, Herbert should be far better protected than he was last season.
He’s also working with former 49ers assistant and Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, who has some plans in mind for increasing Herbert’s efficiency.
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