Lynch highlighted Purdy's ability to defy expectations, noting, "Since he's been here, all he's done is prove himself right and a lot of doubters wrong," showcasing the trust placed in him by the organization.

Purdy still hasn't entirely shaken the "system" quarterback label and other denigrations. A chance for his rebuttal is now here, and if you've been listening, he's been preparing for it for a long time.

Brock Purdy has faced the Vikings twice in his career. In both games, he turned the ball over twice, led the 49ers to just 17 points and lost. Which means the Vikings have his number. On Thursday, Purdy was asked what makes the Vikings such a challenge.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be tested in the coming weeks with the absence of key offensive weapons.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy isn't letting early-season injuries shake his confidence. Although he has been without reigning NFL

In Purdy's last seven starts, he has won four games, lost three, thrown six touchdown passes and six interceptions, fumbled once and posted a passer rating of 87. That's about as average as it gets. And he's playing on the best team in football.

The reigning NFC champions faced a puzzling loss on Sunday. The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-17 as star running back

Brock Purdy's rise to prominence in the NFL has been unlike anything we've ever seen. The former "Mr. Irrelevant" went from the last pick in the NFL Draft to a starting quarterback in the Super Bowl in just under two seasons,

All eyes will be on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy this weekend as analysts wonder if the third-year player can lead the team to victory against the Los Angeles Rams despite missing key playmakers like Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey.