Brock Purdy has rested on three of the nine days due to his throwing program, which allowed Trey Lance and Sam Darnold to earn reps with the first-team offense, but has been the exclusive top quarterback when on the field.
How has each quarterback performed in comparison to their peers? Let's do a Day-by-Day statistical breakdown.
Day 1
Trey Lance: 5/6
Sam Darnold: 1/2, 1 sack
When operating as QB1
Trey Lance: 3/4
Sam Darnold: 1/2, 1 sack
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 1 for both Trey Lance and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 2
Brock Purdy: 2/7, 3 sacks, 1 INT, 1 drop
Trey Lance: 2/5, 1 drop
Sam Darnold: 2/5, 1 drop
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 2 for Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 3
Brock Purdy: 6/11, 1 near INT
Sam Darnold: 3/6
Trey Lance: 2/5
Keep in mind, I wasn't personally in attendance on this day, as it was a closed practice to the public, but I took the consensus from the local media present to provide the numbers given.
Day 4
Trey Lance: 4/7, 2 TDs(1 rush)
Sam Darnold: 7/9, 3 TDs, 1 sack
When operating as QB1
Trey Lance: 2/5, 1 TD
Sam Darnold: 3/4, 2 TDs
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 4 for both Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 5
Brock Purdy: 8/11, 1 TD, 1 INT, 1 FUM, 3 sacks
Trey Lance: 8/10, 1 sack
Sam Darnold: 6/8, 2 sacks, 1 his fault
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 5 for Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 6
Brock Purdy: 6/7, 1 TD, 4 sacks
Trey Lance: 4/6, 1 sack
Sam Darnold: 1/5, 1 sack
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 6 for Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 7
Brock Purdy: 6/9
Trey Lance: 5/8, 1 INT, 1 throwaway
Sam Darnold: 6/8
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 7 for Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 8
Brock Purdy: 12/17, 1 TD, 3 sacks
Trey Lance: 8/11, 1 sack
Sam Darnold: 11/12, 1 sack, 1 throwaway
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 8 for Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Day 9
Trey Lance: 8/12, 1 sack
Sam Darnold: 7/10, 2 sacks
When operating as QB1
Trey Lance: 6/9
Sam Darnold: 3/4, 1 sack
You can see the full throw-by-throw context of Day 9 for Brock Purdy, Trey Lance, and Sam Darnold here to understand what went down on every play of scrimmage that day.
Total
Brock Purdy: 40/62(64.5%), 13 sacks, 3 TDs, 2 INTs, 1 fumble, 1 drop
Trey Lance: 46/70(65.7%), 4 sacks, 1 drop, 2 TDs(1 rush), 1 INT, 1 throwaway
Sam Darnold: 44/65(67.7%), 8 sacks, 3 TDs, 1 drop, 1 throwaway
When operating as QB1
Brock Purdy: 40/62(64.5%), 13 sacks, 3 TDs, 2 INTs, 1 fumble, 1 drop
Trey Lance: 11/18(61.1%), 1 TD
Sam Darnold: 7/10(70.0%), 1 TD, 2 sack
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