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Mac Jones Leads 49ers to OT Win Over Rams to Move to 3-0 as Fill‑In Starter

With Brock Purdy still week to week, Mac Jones says he remains the backup despite a 3-0 stretch in relief.

Overview

  • Jones completed 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions in a 26-23 road victory.
  • Kyle Shanahan praised Jones’ toughness and ball security, calling his performance unbelievable after he played through knee and forearm issues.
  • Kendrick Bourne was Jones’ top target with 10 receptions for 142 yards as San Francisco won short-handed on offense.
  • Purdy aggravated a turf-toe injury in Week 4 and is considered week to week, leaving his return timeline uncertain and keeping Week 6 quarterback plans contingent on his recovery.
  • Eddy Pineiro hit all four field goals, including a 59-yarder late and the 41-yard winner in overtime, and the defense sealed it with a fourth-down stop.