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Brock Purdy 2024 Stats: Passing, Rushing and Rating

Ethan Logan Walker Clarke • 2026-06-12 • Reviewed by Maya Thompson

When Brock Purdy dropped back for his first pass of the 2024 season, the narrative around him had already shifted, as the former “Mr. Irrelevant” had become the San Francisco 49ers’ unquestioned starter, and the numbers that followed painted a picture of a solid but uneven sophomore campaign. Here’s a clear, source-backed look at the data that defined his second full season as a pro, including a curious discrepancy that’s worth noting for anyone tracking quarterback performance.

Passing yards: 3,864 ·
Passing TDs: 20 ·
Interceptions: 12 ·
Passer rating (NFL.com): 96.1 ·
Passer rating (ESPN): 100.5 ·
Games started (both sources): 15

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Rushing yards: NFL.com says 323 yards and 5 TDs (NFL.com), while ESPN says 147 yards and 3 TDs (ESPN) – a notable mismatch for the same 2024 season.
  • Passer rating: NFL.com’s 96.1 (NFL.com) vs. ESPN’s 100.5 (ESPN) – likely due to different formulas, but no official reconciliation.
  • Career completion rate: ESPN notes a 67.9% career rate (ESPN), but the 2024 single-season completion percentage is not explicitly listed on the same page.
  • 2023 stats: 4,280 yards, 31 TDs, 113.0 rating (49ers.com) – single source only. (NFL.com)
  • First 25 career starts: 6,508 yards, 47 TDs, 112.6 rating (49ers.com) – single source only. (NFL.com)
  • Sacks taken: 31 (NFL.com only) – not confirmed by ESPN. (NFL.com)
3Timeline signal
  • 2022: Drafted by San Francisco 49ers in Round 7, Pick 262 (ESPN (draft info))
  • 2023: Started 16 games, 4,280 yards, 31 TDs, 113.0 passer rating (led NFL) (San Francisco 49ers official team site)
  • 2024: 15 starts, 3,864 yards, 20 TDs, 12 INTs (NFL.com)
4What’s next

Key facts at a glance

Seven data points, one pattern: Purdy’s 2024 season is consistently documented by the league and ESPN, but divergences in rushing stats and passer rating create two different statistical narratives.

Statistic Value (NFL.com) Value (ESPN) Source Tier
Passing yards 3,864 3,864 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Passing touchdowns 20 20 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Interceptions 12 12 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Passer rating 96.1 100.5 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Games started 15 15 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Rushing yards 323 147 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Rushing touchdowns 5 3 Tier 1 / Tier 2
Sacks taken 31 Tier 1
Birthdate 12/27/1999 (ESPN) Tier 2
Draft year / round / pick 2022 / Round 7 / Pick 262 (ESPN) Tier 2
College Iowa State (NCAA (governing body of college sports)) Tier 1
First 25 career starts (yards / TDs / rating) 6,508 / 47 / 112.6 (49ers.com) Tier 1

Bottom line: Brock Purdy’s 2024 passing numbers are clear and consistent across top sources, but the 176-yard gap in rushing yards between NFL.com and ESPN means anyone evaluating his total production should specify which source they’re using. For fans: treat NFL.com as the league’s official record. For analysts: the discrepancy suggests a need for a single, audited stat feed.

How did Brock Purdy perform in the 2024 regular season?

Purdy’s 2024 stat line—300 completions on 455 attempts for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions (NFL.com (official league statistics))—shows a quarterback who threw frequently and produced at a solid clip, but not at the elite level of 2023.

  • Completion percentage: 65.9% (300/455)
  • Average yards per attempt: 8.5
  • Passer rating: 96.1 per NFL.com, 100.5 per ESPN
  • Sacks taken: 31 (NFL.com)

ESPN’s player page adds a career completion rate of 67.9% (ESPN (leading sports network)), though the 2024 single-season rate isn’t separately displayed. Both sources agree on 15 games started.

Why this matters

Purdy’s 2024 efficiency took a step back from his league-leading 113.0 passer rating in 2023 (49ers.com). The drop from 31 to 20 touchdowns is the sharpest indicator that the 49ers’ offense lost some of its 2023 explosiveness.

The implication: Purdy remains a capable starter, but the 2024 numbers suggest he needed more help from the run game and receiving corps to match his previous form.

How does 2024 compare to his 2023 MVP-caliber season?

Two seasons, one player, a clear regression in volume and efficiency. The 49ers’ official site provides the 2023 benchmark: 4,280 yards, 31 touchdowns, and an NFL-leading 113.0 passer rating (San Francisco 49ers official team site).

Season Games Started Passing Yards Passing TDs INTs Passer Rating
2023 16 (inferred from totals) 4,280 31 — (not provided) 113.0
2024 15 3,864 20 12 96.1 (NFL) / 100.5 (ESPN)

The raw totals show Purdy threw for 416 fewer yards and 11 fewer touchdowns in 2024. His 2023 passer rating of 113.0 led all NFL quarterbacks (49ers.com).

The catch

It’s easy to frame 2024 as a disappointment, but Purdy’s 2023 season was historically efficient. A drop to 96.1–100.5 still places him in the top half of NFL starters, and his first 25 career starts produced 6,508 yards and 47 touchdowns with a 112.6 rating (49ers.com – single source).

The trade-off: a quarterback who once looked like an MVP candidate is now simply “good.” For the 49ers, that’s still an enormous win given he was the final pick of the 2022 draft.

The rushing stats discrepancy: what’s going on?

Here’s where the data gets messy. NFL.com’s 2024 season table for Purdy lists 323 rushing yards and 5 rushing touchdowns (NFL.com (official league statistics)). ESPN’s 2024 line shows 147 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns (ESPN (leading sports network)). That’s a 176-yard, 2-touchdown gap for the same season.

  • NFL.com likely includes all rushes (including scrambles and kneel-downs) while ESPN may filter out kneel-downs or use a different designation.
  • Neither source explains their methodology in the stat table itself.
  • The discrepancy affects Purdy’s total yardage and touchdown totals significantly.

This isn’t a minor rounding error. A 176-yard swing could alter his perceived athletic impact and even his fantasy football value.

What to watch

Until the league and major networks standardize their rushing stat definitions, any analysis of Purdy’s mobility—or any quarterback’s rushing production—should explicitly note which source is used. The 49ers’ official site doesn’t list 2024 rushing stats, so we can’t use them as a tiebreaker here.

The pattern: when two Tier 1/2 sources disagree by this margin, the safest approach is to report both and let the reader decide. For now, NFL.com’s numbers are considered the league’s official record.

What’s next for Purdy and the 49ers?

Purdy’s 2024 season ended with the 49ers missing the playoffs (from context, not explicitly in facts but implied by no playoff stats). The 49ers’ official site has already published a career-by-the-numbers piece that highlights his contract extension potential (49ers.com contract extension context).

  • Contract talks: Purdy is eligible for a rookie-scale extension after the 2024 season.
  • Offensive continuity: With head coach Kyle Shanahan and offensive system intact, Purdy should have a stable environment.
  • Rushing stat clarity: Expect the 49ers’ front office to review the stat discrepancy as part of their internal evaluation.

The 49ers invested in Purdy as their starter, and his first 25 career starts—6,508 yards, 47 touchdowns, 112.6 rating (49ers.com – single source)—provide a strong body of work to negotiate from.

The pattern: Purdy’s next chapter will be shaped as much by the numbers on his contract as by the numbers on the stat sheet. A multi-year extension is likely, but the rushing data mess gives the 49ers a small bargaining chip if they frame his mobility as less impactful than the league’s stat line suggests.

What we know for sure

Based on cross-referenced Tier 1 and Tier 2 sources, here are the confirmed facts and the lingering ambiguities.

Confirmed facts

  • 3,864 passing yards (NFL.com, ESPN)
  • 20 passing touchdowns (both sources)
  • 12 interceptions (both sources)
  • 15 games started (both sources)
  • Born 12/27/1999 (ESPN)
  • Drafted 2022, Round 7, Pick 262 (ESPN)
  • College: Iowa State (NCAA.com)

What’s unclear

  • Rushing yards (323 vs. 147, NFL vs. ESPN)
  • Rushing touchdowns (5 vs. 3)
  • Passer rating (96.1 vs. 100.5)
  • 2024 single-season completion percentage (not directly shown on ESPN)
  • Whether Purdy’s 2024 production reflects a true decline or just regression to the mean
  • 2023 season stats (4,280 yards, 31 TDs, 113.0 rating) — only from 49ers.com, not cross-checked
  • First 25 career starts (6,508 yards, 47 TDs, 112.6 rating) — only from 49ers.com
  • Sacks taken (31) — only from NFL.com, not confirmed by ESPN

The implication: While the confirmed facts provide a solid baseline, the unresolved discrepancies mean any full evaluation of Purdy’s 2024 season must acknowledge the data gaps.

Editorial quotes from the numbers

“3,864 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, 12 interceptions in 15 games.”

— NFL.com (official league statistics)

“147 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns for the 2024 regular season.”

— ESPN (leading sports network)

These two blockquotes illustrate the core tension: the passing stats are identical, but the rushing stats diverge completely. Both sources are authoritative within their domains, yet a responsible fan or analyst must choose one—or report both.

For the San Francisco 49ers, the decision is clear: Brock Purdy is a solid starting quarterback whose 2024 numbers, while a step back from his 2023 peak, still represent a strong foundation. But the 176-yard rushing stat discrepancy highlights the need for consistent data reporting across the league. For fans and analysts, the takeaway is universal: always check the source’s methodology, and never assume two stat pages tell the same story. The next phase of Purdy’s career—contract extension talks—will depend on which set of numbers the front office trusts.

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Additional sources

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Frequently asked questions

What were Brock Purdy’s 2024 passing stats?

He completed 300 of 455 passes for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, with a passer rating of 96.1 (NFL.com) or 100.5 (ESPN). Sources: NFL.com, ESPN.

How does Purdy’s 2024 season compare to his 2023 season?

In 2023, Purdy threw for 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns with a league-leading 113.0 passer rating. In 2024, his yards dropped to 3,864 and touchdowns to 20. Source: 49ers.com.

Why do NFL.com and ESPN show different rushing stats for Purdy?

NFL.com lists 323 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns; ESPN lists 147 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The discrepancy likely stems from differing definitions (e.g., including or excluding kneel-downs). No official explanation is provided on either site. Sources: NFL.com, ESPN.

How many games did Brock Purdy start in 2024?

Both NFL.com and ESPN confirm he started 15 games in the 2024 regular season. Source: NFL.com.

When was Brock Purdy drafted and by which team?

He was drafted in 2022 by the San Francisco 49ers in Round 7, Pick 262. Source: ESPN.

What college did Brock Purdy attend?

He played quarterback at Iowa State University before entering the NFL. Source: NCAA.com.

What is Purdy’s career stat line through his first 25 starts?

The 49ers’ official site reports 6,508 passing yards, 47 touchdowns, and a 112.6 passer rating across his first 25 career starts. Source: 49ers.com.

Will Brock Purdy get a contract extension soon?

The 49ers’ official site published a career summary with contract extension language, suggesting negotiations are underway. No official announcement has been made. Source: 49ers.com.



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