Brock Purdy Masters Layered Throws to Lead NFL in QBR — SkimNews
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- Brock Purdy has led the NFL in QBR (85.5) and touchdown passes (13) through the first five weeks of the season by mastering layered throws over defenders in tight windows.
- Raheem Morris dubbed Purdy the 'Layer King' during training camp, a nickname that reflects the quarterback’s precision in threading passes between linebackers and safeties.
- Kyle Shanahan's offensive system demands repeated layered throws, a challenge Purdy meets through meticulous route timing, film study, and daily vision training exercises.
- Purdy spends time each day on vision drills using an iPad and 3D glasses to improve saccadic eye movement, depth perception, and decision speed, tools he credits for his on-field accuracy.
- Since 2022, Purdy ranks second in the NFL in passing yards (2,389) and yards per attempt (10.7) between the hashmarks among quarterbacks with at least 30 starts.
- On tight-window throws between the hashes since 2025, Purdy leads the league in passing yards and is tied for second in completions, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Why it matters: Purdy’s mastery of layered throws gives the 49ers a sustainable offensive edge in a league where precision over the middle is increasingly rare; his success challenges the notion that elite quarterback play requires elite physical traits, reshaping how teams may evaluate quarterback potential.
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