Podcast: Has 49ers QB Brock Purdy cemented himself as a Top-15 QB?

(Episode 292) - Al Sacco and Brian Renick talk with legendary sports writer and author of the Football Morning In America column, Peter King. Al and Brian discuss Peter's creative process as a writer, Brock Purdy's strong case for MVP, and which non-QB could win the MVP award. Peter rounds out the show with a story about the dynamic between John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan. The audio for the show is embedded above. Don't forget to subscribe! You can listen to the latest "No Huddle Podcast" episode above, from our dedicated podcast page, on

The San Francisco 49ers have captured the attention of oddsmakers following their dominant performance against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The Bay Area team is now favored to win Super Bowl 58 in February. Additionally, quarterback Brock Purdy has emerged as the leading contender for the league MVP honors. Below are the current Super Bowl odds from DraftKings. San Francisco 49ers +310 Philadelphia Eagles +550 Miami Dolphins +700 Kansas City Chiefs +700 Dallas Cowboys +850 Baltimore Ravens +850 Below are the current MVP odds. Brock Purdy, 49ers +300 Jalen Hurts, Eagles

Following Sunday's decisive 42-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles, there is a lot of chatter surrounding Brock Purdy's chances of winning the NFL MVP award. Oddsmakers currently favor the San Francisco 49ers quarterback for the coveted annual honor. Purdy played a pivotal role in helping his teammate, wide receiver Deebo Samuel, amass impressive numbers against the Eagles. Samuel hauled in four receptions for 116 yards and two touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground, gaining 22 yards and scoring a rushing touchdown. Purdy completed 19 of his 27 passing attempts for 314 yards and four touchdowns, finishing with a 148.8 passer rating against the Eagles. As far

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has showcased elite-level performances this season. Nevertheless, some seem reluctant to give the second-year player the respect that many 49ers fans believe he deserves. NFL Network reporter Omar Ruiz joined KNBR on Monday morning and was asked if he senses a reluctance among the media to categorize Purdy among the upper echelon of NFL quarterbacks. "Yeah, and I think as long as he has a loaded Forty-Niner team around him, it'll probably always be like that unless he wins a Super Bowl," Ruiz responded on the "Murph and Mac" show. Ruiz drew parallels to former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson's journey to being considered among the league's best. Initially, the team's outstanding defensive play