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49ers Host Cardinals in 2-0 Clash as Mac Jones Expected to Start

FOX airs the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff with Adam Amin and Mark Sanchez on the call.

Overview

  • The NFC West matchup is at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara with both teams entering 2-0 and early divisional positioning in play.
  • Jones is projected to replace Brock Purdy, who is managing turf toe, after going 26-for-39 for 279 yards and three touchdowns in Week 2.
  • San Francisco remains without tight end George Kittle (hamstring) and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee), each expected to miss multiple weeks.
  • The game airs nationally on FOX, with local coverage on KTVU in the Bay Area and KSAZ in Phoenix, and streaming options including Fubo and NFL+.
  • Oddsmakers give the 49ers a slight edge, including -3 at DraftKings and about -1.5 at BetMGM, with over/under figures near 43.5.