QBSF vs DENQB1416.9 projected (11.9–31.1)PPR

Should I start Brock Purdy in Week 4?

Start Brock Purdy in Week 4. Purdy projects 16.9 PPR points to Jalen Hurts's 16.6.

Measured against the QB12 start line: Jalen Hurts, QB13 at 16.6 projected PPR points, the first quarterback below it.

Week 4 · Updated Tue 6:00 AM ET

Why Brock Purdy

Start Brock Purdy — projects 16.9, a tough matchup vs DEN, with a rising role.

Brock Purdy projects 16.9 points on a 11.9–31.1 range. The matchup grades as tough against DEN. Usage: pass attempts / game at 31.6. Net: Brock Purdy is start this week.

Working for Purdy: Spike upside (31.1 ceiling).

Working against Purdy: Tough matchup (Tough · D vs QB), Shaky floor (11.9 floor).

Matchup

Brock Purdy (SF) faces DEN, kickoff Sun 4:25 PM ET. The matchup is rated tough. Betting line: implied team total 25.3, spread -3.0.

Recent form

Brock Purdy's last 5 games: PPR points 36.9, 5.2, 21.1, 28.5, 31.3 (oldest to newest).

At least 1 of these 5 were played before the 2026 season — the card does not date them.

What flips it

Purdy's edge is 0.3 points (16.9 to 16.6). Hurts's ceiling (24.1) clears Purdy's projection, so a big game from Hurts flips it. Purdy's floor (11.9) sits under Hurts's projection, so a quiet game from Purdy flips it too. Confidence in the call: lower.

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