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Mac Jones, Playing Through Knee Injury, Lifts 49ers to OT Win as Purdy Remains Week to Week

Brock Purdy's week-to-week status keeps the 49ers in Mac Jones' hands.

Overview

  • Jones led a 26-23 overtime victory over the Rams, going 33-of-49 for 342 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions.
  • He wore a brace on his left knee, was checked by medical staff after a third‑quarter hit, and later worked through forearm cramping to finish the game.
  • The win moved Jones to 3-0 in his 49ers starts this season, with 905 yards and six touchdown passes across those games.
  • Kyle Shanahan and teammates lauded his performance and toughness as San Francisco played without multiple top pass catchers, with Kendrick Bourne posting 10 catches for 142 yards.
  • Starter Brock Purdy is listed week to week with an aggravated turf/toe injury, leaving his status for the upcoming trip to Tampa Bay uncertain and elevating backup depth that includes Adrian Martinez.