Today, I want to talk about something that’s been on my mind lately: Brock Purdy or Justin Fields? This isn’t just some random thought, it’s something I’ve actually been digging into.
So, I started by looking at some numbers. I found out that in 15 games, Purdy threw for 3,864 yards, had 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. His quarterback rating? A solid 67.8, which I learned puts him in the top 7 in the NFL. Not bad, right?
Then, I checked out this tool, this Start/Sit Optimizer thing. It’s supposed to help you decide who to start in fantasy football. For Week 5, it actually favored Purdy over Fields. It projected Purdy to score 23 points and Fields to get 22.4 in these PPR leagues. That’s pretty close, but it gave me something to think about.
But, I didn’t stop there. I wanted to see what people were saying. I saw that Fields had a 73.4% completion rate and 21 touchdowns in just seven games. Plus, he ran for 274 yards and had 5 rushing touchdowns. The guy’s a dual-threat, which seems to be all the rage in the NFL these days.
I also stumbled upon some articles talking about Fields possibly replacing Purdy. It’s all speculation, of course, but it’s interesting. Fields is going to be a free agent, and there’s buzz that he could be a good, low-risk pick for some teams. I even found this one analyst who suggested that the 49ers might consider Fields if they don’t want to pay Purdy big money. That’s a big “if,” but it got me thinking.
Then I learned that Purdy’s been dealing with an elbow injury. That’s a tough break. It makes you wonder how things will play out for him and his team. And I discovered that despite having a 17-5 record and taking his team to two NFC championship games, there’s still debate about Purdy’s future.
So, I went back to that fantasy football tool. I wanted to see what it said about Week 18. It basically tells you to make sure both guys are healthy and playing. And, for what it’s worth, it projected Fields to score higher than Purdy in PPR.
My conclusion?
- It’s a tough call. Both guys have their strengths. Purdy’s got the accuracy and the experience, while Fields brings that dynamic running ability.
- Injuries and contract situations add a whole other layer to the discussion.
- Fantasy football tools can give you some guidance, but they’re not the be-all and end-all.
In the end, I guess it comes down to what a team needs and what they’re willing to risk. I just find the whole thing fascinating. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on how this all plays out.
