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Ever wonder if a $53 million paycheck can buy consistency on the football field? That’s the hot topic swirling around Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers right now. Sure, Purdy’s arm flashes brilliance—like clocking three touchdowns against the Cardinals—but then the same guy tosses interceptions like confetti in the very next game. It’s enough to make any fan scratch their head and question if those big bucks are truly buying the kind of performance expected from a franchise quarterback. With critics like Colin Cowherd weighing in and a tough Week 13 showdown looming, the spotlight’s never been hotter on Purdy’s ups and downs. Can he silence the doubters and justify that hefty contract, or is this just a pricey rollercoaster ride San Francisco might soon rethink?

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a pass against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter in the game at Levi's Stadium on December 12, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. — (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers may need to evaluate their long-term commitment at quarterback as questions mount around Brock Purdy‘s consistency.

In four starts this season, Purdy has thrown more interceptions (seven) than Mac Jones did in his eight starts (six) while Purdy was injured. In Week 12, the 49ers defeated the Carolina Panthers despite Purdy throwing three interceptions.

Based in part on his lucrative contract, Purdy drew a harsh review after his latest performance.

“Brock Purdy was obviously awful last night,” Colin Cowherd said. “Once you make $53 million a year, that’s more than [Patrick] Mahomes, and it’s more than Matthew Stafford. If you made $12 million a year or you had Bryce Young’s contract, I wouldn’t care. Those three picks, those are not $53 million a year throws.”

"If you made $12M a year or you had Bryce Young's contract, I wouldn't care… Those are not $53M a year throws."@colincowherd reacts to Brock Purdy's ugly performance in the 49ers' win over the Panthers pic.twitter.com/3OJ70ChEYh

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) November 25, 2025

The situation has drawn scrutiny as Purdy enters each game with heightened expectations tied to his financial commitment. Moreover, his play has been uneven since returning from a toe injury.

Against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11, he threw for 200 yards with three touchdowns and no turnovers. His performance shifted dramatically against Carolina, when he threw three first-half interceptions and finished with 193 yards and one touchdown.

The Panthers could not capitalize on Purdy’s mistakes, as Young threw two interceptions himself. San Francisco’s defense held firm to keep pace in the NFC West race.

Purdy faces a challenging road test in Week 13 against the Cleveland Browns, who have the league’s second-ranked pass defense and are second in sacks.

Myles Garrett anchors that unit as an All-Pro edge rusher. The short week coming off “Monday Night Football” presents a difficult preparation window for a quarterback operating under the high standards attached to his contract.

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