What happened: Sunday Night Football's broadcast team flagged Brock Purdy's play in a social media post from @SNFonNBC, the latest outside recognition for the quarterback this offseason.

Why it matters: The nod adds to a string of offseason praise for Purdy, who former college peers have continued to back publicly despite analytics models slotting him outside the elite tier. Purdy also landed a spot on PFF's seventh-round alumni roster and a top-10 finish in the site's 2026 quarterback rankings.

What to watch: Purdy heads into 49ers offseason preparations with the broadcast attention adding to his profile ahead of the 2026 season.