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“It is like watching Tom Brady in New England”: Dan Orlovsky hypes top NFL MVP contender with 3-0 start to 2026

Brock Purdy is giving the San Francisco 49ers plenty of reasons to feel optimistic about their 2026 season.

By Habib Timileyin · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 9:30 PM

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Dan Orlovsky likened Brock Purdy's play to Tom Brady in New England after a 3-0 start.
Brock Purdy has emerged as an early NFL MVP favorite for the San Francisco 49ers.
Purdy totaled 789 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception across the first three weeks.

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NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky has compared San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to Tom Brady following a dominant 3-0 start to the 2026 NFL season. Purdy has emerged as an early candidate for the NFL Most Valuable Player award after leading his team to three consecutive victories.

Through the opening three weeks of the season, Purdy has recorded 789 passing yards and nine touchdowns against just one interception. His efficient performances have helped cement the 49ers as early contenders and drawn notable praise from national analysts.

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