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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…

By Marc Adams · 49ers Webzone

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

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Kyle Shanahan called Brock Purdy "automatic," describing it as the highest compliment he can give a quarterback.
Purdy is five pass attempts shy of qualifying for the NFL's all-time lead in career passer rating at 105.4.
Shanahan praised Purdy's ability to execute plays and make off-schedule decisions without panicking under defensive pressure.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that describing quarterback Brock Purdy as "automatic" is the highest compliment he can give him. Speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco, Shanahan praised Purdy's elite ability to run the offensive scheme, process defenses without panicking, and make off-schedule plays when original options break down.

Purdy's dependability comes as the 49ers navigate wide receiver injuries, including Deebo Samuel being sidelined with a hamstring issue. Additionally, Purdy enters an upcoming game against the Washington Commanders just five pass attempts away from qualifying for the NFL's all-time career passer rating lead with a mark of 105.4.

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