Steven RuizOct 20, 2026

Ruiz argues that Brock Purdy is the clear MVP front-runner after a 6-0 start and that, if they and Kyle Shanahan keep the 49ers offense rolling, rivals like Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson will struggle to overtake them in the MVP race.

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They don't hand out MVP awards in mid-October, but if they did, Purdy would win it by a unanimous vote.

Our reading: Brock Purdy to win MVP

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