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Kyle Shanahan reveals the highest compliment he can give 49ers QB Brock Purdy

What's the highest compliment San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan can give to his quarterback, Brock Purdy? Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area sat down with Shanahan on Friday and discussed Purdy's importance to the offense, particularly with…

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Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:29 PM

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Kyle Shanahan stated that calling Brock Purdy "automatic" at executing the offense is his highest possible compliment.
Purdy needs five pass attempts against the Washington Commanders to qualify for the NFL's all-time career passer rating lead.
Purdy's career passer rating sits at 105.4, positioning him ahead of current record holder Lamar Jackson once qualified.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan described quarterback Brock Purdy as "automatic," calling it the highest compliment he can give a quarterback. Speaking with Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, Shanahan praised Purdy's elite execution of the scheme and his instincts to create off-schedule plays when protection or timing breaks down.

Purdy enters Monday's matchup against the Washington Commanders five pass attempts away from qualifying for the NFL's all-time lead in passer rating. His current 105.4 mark would surpass Lamar Jackson, providing vital stability as the 49ers manage wide receiver injuries, including Deebo Samuel's hamstring issue.

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