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San Francisco 49ers

5 Super Bowls 8 NFC Titles 1946 Founded
Starting QB
Brock Purdy
42.9
#5 in the NFL

San Francisco 49ers All-Time Quarterback Rankings

50 Quarterbacks 2 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 85.2 Elite Great Elite Aura 13
2 53.5 Great Great Great Sigma 13
3 42.9 Good Great Good Slaps 4
4 39.4 Great Good Good Slaps 6
5 37.3 Average Average Average Slaps 17
6 36.6 Average Good Good Slaps 6
7 31.0 Good Subpar Subpar Delulu 10
8 29.6 Average Good Subpar Delulu 5
9 19.2 Average Good Subpar NPC 1
10 18.3 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 7
11 17.8 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 7
12 15.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
13 15.3 Non-Factor Average Non-Factor NPC 3
14 15.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
15 15.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 1
16 15.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 3
17
Ken Dorsey
13.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
18 13.4 Good Good Non-Factor NPC 4
19 12.0 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 3
20 12.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor NPC 3
21 10.9 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 3
22
George Mira
10.9 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 5
23 10.8 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 1
24 10.7 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 3
25 9.6 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 4
26 9.3 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 9
27 9.2 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 6
28 9.2 Average Subpar Non-Factor NPC 2
29 9.1 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
30 8.7 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
31 7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
32
Troy Smith
7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
33 7.7 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
34 7.1 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
35 7.0 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 3
36 7.0 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
37 6.7 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
38 6.6 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
39 6.6 Subpar Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
40 6.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
41 6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 4
42 6.3 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
43 6.2 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
44 6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
45
Dennis Morrison
6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
46 6.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
47 5.8 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 6
48
Mike Moroski
5.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
49 5.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
50 5.0 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the San Francisco 49ers

How does Brock Purdy compare to Joe Montana?

Brock Purdy is the 49ers’ current starter, while Joe Montana remains the franchise’s all-time quarterback standard, giving the team a long-term benchmark for poise, leadership, and postseason expectations at the position.

How strong is the 49ers offensive support?

The 49ers surround Brock Purdy with a highly regarded offensive system, an elite left tackle in Trent Williams whose hamstring status is uncertain, and multiple playmakers at receiver and elsewhere entering the Wild Card vs. Eagles.

Will the 49ers draft another quarterback?

The 49ers are expected to prioritize protecting Brock Purdy and upgrading the offensive line in upcoming drafts, but they could add a developmental quarterback on Day 3 or via inexpensive free agency for depth.

What is the 49ers offensive philosophy?

Head coach Kyle Shanahan continues to run a timing- and motion-heavy, play-action-based offense designed to create open throws and yards after the catch, tailoring game plans weekly like the upcoming Wild Card matchup with Philadelphia.

Who is Brock Purdy’s backup quarterback?

Behind starter Brock Purdy, the 49ers have a deep historical and organizational quarterback group that includes legendary option Joe Montana as the top-ranked backup on the team’s all-time depth chart.