Purdy is unquestionably a superior passer than Hurts. Take a peek at their passing statistics.
Brock Purdy and Jalen Hurts are two of the league’s most successful quarterbacks, and they’ll square off this Sunday. Let us contrast them.
Purdy has a 13-3 record as an NFL starter, which is great, while Hurts has a 27-2 record in his last 29 games, which is difficult to comprehend. Both quarterbacks are ideal fits for the schemes of their respective organizations.
Purdy is unquestionably a superior passer than Hurts. Take a peek at their passing statistics. Purdy’s are superior in every way. This season, he has a 70.2 completion percentage, 19 touchdowns and 6 interceptions, an average of 9.4 yards per pass attempt, and a league-leading quarterback rating of 112.4. Hurts’ completion % is 67.6, he has 18 touchdowns and 10 interceptions, he averages 7.5 yards per pass attempt, and his quarterback rating is 94.9. Purdy has the upper hand.
Hurts, on the other hand, is a much more prolific runner, which is saying a lot given Purdy is a good scrambler. This season, he has 122 rushing yards, 12 rushing first downs, and 2 rushing touchdowns. Excellent figures.
Hurts, on the other hand, is a much more prolific runner, which is saying a lot given Purdy is a good scrambler. This season, he has 122 rushing yards, 12 rushing first downs, and 2 rushing touchdowns. Excellent figures.
Hurts, on the other hand, has the same 410 rushing yards, 49 rushing first downs, and 11 rushing touchdowns as Christian McCaffrey. With 13, only Raheem Mostert has more running touchdowns. That means Hurts has scored 29 touchdowns this season, while Purdy has scored 21. The advantage is that it hurts.
Hurts has also led four game-winning drives this season, whereas Purdy has only led one in his whole career. The advantage is that it hurts.
Hurts has more battle experience than Purdy, but will he beat Purdy on Sunday? We’ll find out shortly.
