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Why 49ers QB Brock Purdy is Kevin Durant’s 2026 NFL MVP pick entering Week 8

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is having another MVP-caliber season and everyone is taking notice, including former Warriors star and current Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant.Durant picks NFL games each week with FanDuel, and before choosing winners of select games, he…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:12 PM
Why 49ers QB Brock Purdy is Kevin Durant’s 2026 NFL MVP pick entering Week 8
Key Things to Know
  • Kevin Durant named 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as his pick for the 2026 NFL MVP entering Week 8.
  • Durant praised Purdy for playing at an insane level with high accuracy and strong pocket mobility.
  • Purdy led San Francisco to a 6-1 start while throwing 15 touchdowns and four interceptions.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant has selected San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as his choice for the 2026 NFL MVP entering Week 8. Speaking during his weekly game picks with FanDuel, Durant praised Purdy's accuracy and pocket movement, noting that the quarterback has been playing at an extraordinary level this season.

Purdy guided the 49ers to a 6-1 record prior to their Week 8 bye, throwing for 1,748 yards, 15 touchdowns, and four interceptions. NFL.com analyst Kevin Patra recently moved Purdy to second in his MVP rankings behind Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen following San Francisco's first loss of the season to the Atlanta Falcons.

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