Malik Willis vs. Brock Purdy: How Their Dolphins-49ers Matchup Compared

If you’re trying to gauge how Malik Willis’s start stacked up against Brock Purdy’s performance in the Dolphins-49ers game, the available reporting only gives a partial picture — but it’s enough to see which offense had the better day.

What’s confirmed about Willis

Willis started at quarterback for Miami. The clearest data point on his day is a negative one: he was sacked for a 5-yard loss by 49ers safety Marques Sigle. No passing stats, completions, or yardage for Willis are included in the source material, so a full read on his performance isn’t possible from what’s available.

What’s confirmed about Purdy

Purdy’s day is better documented. He connected with Deebo Samuel for a 21-yard gain on third-and-11, converting a tough down-and-distance, and later hit George Kittle for a 40-yard pass play. Kittle also caught a touchdown that pushed San Francisco’s lead to 20-6, and Kyle Juszczyk added a touchdown reception that extended it to 27-6.

How the two compare

Based on what’s confirmed, the comparison points more toward team results than a stat-for-stat quarterback battle:

San Francisco’s passing offense moved the ball on third-and-long and produced explosive plays, while the only individual detail on Willis is a sack. That’s not enough to fully judge his overall performance, but it does line up with Miami’s defense allowing San Francisco’s offense to operate effectively while the Dolphins fell behind on the scoreboard.

What’s still unclear

Willis’s completions, yardage, interceptions, and any touchdowns aren’t part of the source material, and neither is the final score. For a complete statistical comparison, it’s worth checking a full box score once one is published.

Sources / Learn more

• NFL.com