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News: 5 days agoPurdy completed 25 of 37 passes for 310 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing four times for minus-1 yard in the 49ers' 30-12 win over the Giants on Thursday night. He also fumbled once (recovered).

Spin: Purdy turned in a third impressive performance in as many games to open the season, connecting with six different targets and putting together his best yardage total yet despite playing without Brandon Aiyuk (shoulder). Purdy connected with Ronnie Bell (nine yards) and Deebo Samuel (27 yards) for his two touchdown passes on his way to his second multi-TD effort over the first three games. Purdy has looked every bit as effective as hoped after last season's Cinderella rookie run, and he'll now have extra time to prepare for a Week 4 home date with the Cardinals a week from Sunday that could feature Aiyuk's return to action.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Purdy was one of the most surprising Cinderella stories of the 2022 season, going from Mr. Irrelevant (the final pick of the NFL draft) in April to leading his team to the NFC Championship Game in January. Purdy took over as the 49ers' starter in Week 13 and proceeded to toss at least two TDs in seven consecutive games. He ranked 11th in fantasy PPG during the final six weeks of the regular season. There are some concerns here, though, including his low pedigree and small sample of work, as well as very small rushing contributions (34 rushing yards in eight full games). On the other hand, he has offensive guru Kyle Shanahan calling the plays and a terrific group of targets. Purdy will start for the 49ers, though if he struggles, Sam Darnold is waiting in the wings. Consider Purdy a late-round sleeper.