Orlovsky ranks Purdy over Goff as best in NFC

Goff threw 34 touchdowns to 8 interceptions in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 47m1 min read

What nfc better? 2-3? Via @danorlovsky7 on X

What happened: Dan Orlovsky said Jared Goff has been great this year and named Brock Purdy as the only NFC quarterback playing better. The comparison aired on the Pat McAfee Show as part of an early-season quarterback discussion.

Why it matters: Quarterback order shapes the NFC race because contention often turns on efficiency through the regular season. A Purdy-over-Goff order frames the next stretch as a consistency test for both passers.

By the numbers: 2025, per ESPN: Goff — 393 of 578 for 4,564 yards, 34 TD, 8 INT in 17 games with the Lions; Purdy — 197 of 284 for 2,167 yards, 20 TD, 10 INT in 9 games with the 49ers. Draft: Goff No. 1 overall in 2016 out of California; Purdy No. 262 overall in 2022 out of Iowa State.

What to watch: Watch upcoming starts for both quarterbacks to test whether Purdy holds the edge over Goff.

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@DanOrlovsky7 2026-10-13T13:14:36.846345+00:00

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