4 bold predictions for Brock Purdy, 49ers offense in Week 2 vs. Vikings

4. Brock Purdy throws for at least 300 yards

Finding two or more touchdowns and one interception in Brock Purdy's stat line after the game on Sunday is not hard to imagine. Should he throw for over 300 yards, though?

While this feat only happened five times last year, Purdy also had two other games where he was close. In Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals, the 49ers quarterback tallied 283 yards when he went 20-of-21 and just one touchdown.

In Week 10, Purdy was four yards shy of 300 for the game. San Francisco won 34-3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars as he went 19-of-26 and a trio of touchdowns.

A year ago, Minnesota fielded the ninth-worst passing defense. It allowed almost 235 yards a game as it gave up more than 300 yards in Weeks 15 and 18 last year. The Vikings also gave up 405 yards passing to quarterback Justin Herbert during the Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Brandon Aiyuk, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and JauanJennings could all easily collect 60 yards or more apiece, while fullback Kyle Juszczyk is also an X-factor and had 40 yards on two receptions, including a 34-yarder against the Jets last week.

So, is it possible for Purdy to get 300 yards or more? Yes, it is. Mason is the starting running back and the 49ers still have half a dozen targets downfield that many other teams are jealous of.

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