Brock Purdy’s Shocking Stat You Won’t Believe Is True

Brock Purdy’s name has hovered over Levi’s Stadium like a question mark this NFL season – the kind you don’t quite know if you should ask out loud. Sure, the San Francisco 49ers are still dancing in playoff territory, but Purdy’s rollercoaster of injuries and erratic play has everyone wondering: is this $265 million man really the franchise’s golden ticket or just another chapter in a quarterback cautionary tale? When you sandwich his 34 interceptions in 40 starts alongside legends like Tom Brady and Joe Montana, it’s tempting to toss the stat sheet out the window – or does it reveal something deeper about his reliability? As the 49ers lean on their defense to mask these jitters, my gut’s telling me this isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the unraveling consistency of a player who once dazzled with pinpoint anticipation. Will Purdy’s story be one of redemption or just another case of unmet expectations? Let’s unravel the layers.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Quarterback Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium on September 09, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. — (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers remain in playoff contention through the first 12 weeks of the 2025 NFL season, but concerns continue mounting beyond ongoing injury problems. Quarterback Brock Purdy has struggled with consistency, missing time with injuries and delivering uneven performances when available.

That inconsistency has fueled questions about his long-term reliability for a team with championship aspirations. Moreover, Analyst David Lombardi recently highlighted a statistic on X that crystallized those concerns.

“Brock Purdy has thrown 34 INTs over his first 40 NFL starts,” Lombardi shared.

Brock Purdy has thrown 34 INTs over his first 40 NFL starts. Other QB comps:

Tom Brady: 34
Joe Montana: 37
Kurt Warner: 47
Peyton Manning: 51
Patrick Mahomes: 19
Drew Brees: 37
Steve Young: 35
Justin Herbert: 30
Matthew Stafford: 47
Josh Allen: 31
Brett Favre: 48
Joe Burrow: 29 pic.twitter.com/N96W7ccQAz

— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) November 26, 2025

That total also placed Purdy among some of the game’s best quarterbacks. Tom Brady threw 34 interceptions over his first 40 starts, while Joe Montana recorded 37, and Kurt Warner 47. Peyton Manning (51), Drew Brees (37), Steve Young (35), Matthew Stafford (47), and Brett Favre (48) all posted higher totals.

However, others offer a contrasting picture: Patrick Mahomes threw just 19 interceptions, Justin Herbert 30, Josh Allen 31, and Joe Burrow 29.

Through four games this season, Purdy has completed 68.7 percent of his pass attempts for 979 yards, eight touchdowns, and seven interceptions. These numbers fall short for a quarterback who recently signed a five-year, $265 million contract, making him among the NFL’s highest-paid players.

The organization expected production consistent with in 2023, when he posted a 113 passer rating and finished fourth in MVP voting.

Against the Carolina Panthers on Monday, Purdy’s performance underscored the struggles. Despite the turnovers, the 49ers secured a 20-9 victory, aided significantly by defensive contributions and Bryce Young’s mistakes.

Purdy had previously distinguished himself through anticipation, decisiveness, and accuracy. Those traits were noticeably absent Monday night, raising fresh questions about whether the investment made in him will pay dividends down the stretch.

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