Bill Simmons compares 49ers’ Brock Purdy to Patrick Mahomes after dominant start

Bill Simmons is putting Brock Purdy in the same breath as Patrick Mahomes amid the San Francisco 49ers quarterback’s hot start to the 2026 NFL season. Purdy has been playing in the NFL since 2022, going through his fifth season with the 49ers. He shines as one of the best quarterbacks in the league, often leading San Francisco to big playoff runs. Simmons talked about Purdy during a new episode of The Ringer. He explained why he views Purdy in the same light as Mahomes , believing he is the MVP favorite this season.