Brock Purdy

Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy last squared off in college and accounted for 11 TDs. They'll meet again in Eagles vs. 49ers in the NFC Championship Game.

Meanwhile, the Chiefs face a tough challenge against the defending AFC champion Bengals. Sure to dominate the headlines this week will be the condition of Patrick Mahomes’ ankle. “This year we did a great job during the regular season and got home for the fans. We just go out there, play by play, and let pads do all the talking.” The two faced each other in 2019 when Purdy was at Iowa State and Hurts at Oklahoma. The teams have not faced each other this season.

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“I don’t think there is a lot of luck in the NFL to be honest. “I understand that it’s difficult, there’s not a whole lot of money invested into you and usually there is going to be a few guys ahead of you. “It’s not who I am, I’m not a quarterback, I wasn’t born just to be a quarterback and play football and that’s it. It’s a game and it’s my job and I take it very seriously but at the end of the day I know that I’m not defined by the wins or losses as a person. “It would definitely change the respect level as a selection. I’m a faith-based guy so that’s how I stay grounded,” Purdy told reporters when asked about his improbable rise this season, prior to the Dallas game.

Purdy completed 19 of 29 pass attempts for 214 yards, no touchdowns and no turnovers in Sunday's 19-12 divisional-round win over the Cowboys.

The lack of touchdowns hurt his fantasy numbers, but some sort of regression was to be expected given the quality of opponent in a playoff matchup. Purdy will lead a group of incredibly talented playmakers on the road to face another tough NFC East defense in Philadelphia next Sunday. The rookie signal-caller filled the role of game manager that many had ascribed to him prior to his breakout play.

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“I am thankful for the opportunities, experiences, and friendships (love y’all) made at iowa state,” she wrote via Instagram at the time. “I am PUMPED to join the panther family to continue my academic and athletic journey. Mom, Dad, Whitney and Chubba: Thank you guys for being my rock. Thank you for taking me in with open arms and believing in me the last four years. Purdy and Brandt seemingly met at Iowa State University, where they were both freshmen in 2018. Less than one year later, however, the football player would be the starting quarterback for the California team after Trey Lance and

Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy had an epic duel when Hurts played for Oklahoma and Purdy was at Iowa State. They will meet again on Sunday, this time with a ...