The San Francisco 49ers have found themselves in a rare situation: two starting-caliber quarterbacks on the roster, with both Mac Jones and Brock Purdy showing the ability to win games for a championship-caliber roster. Since Jones’s acquisition, a vocal segment of 49ers fans and analysts have pondered whether the former Patriots starter offers a steadier hand than the often-dynamic but sometimes-risky Purdy.

To determine who actually gives the Niners a better chance to win, it’s necessary to examine recent performances, stylistic differences, and the intangibles each quarterback brings to Kyle Shanahan’s offense.

Comparing Performance and Play Styles

Brock Purdy’s tenure as the 49ers starter has been defined by high-variance playmaking. While his statistical output includes impre

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