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PositiveDepth ChartSep 14, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Bleacher Report lists Ji'Ayir Brown as the 49ers most important 2027 free agent: “Narrowing down the most important free agent for the 49ers was admittedly tricky. Mac Jones might be the best backup quarterback in the league. After last season’s performance as a spot-starter, though, he’s likely to receive starting opportunities—and starter money—in free agency. Jake Brendel, meanwhile, is a very good starting center, though he’ll turn 35 near the start of next season. With those factors cons...

Bleacher Report lists Ji'Ayir Brown as the 49ers most important 2027 free agent: “Narrowing down the most important free agent for the 49ers was admittedly tricky. Mac Jones might be the best backup quarterback in the league. After last season’s performance as a spot-starter, though, he’s likely to receive starting opportunities—and starter money—in free agency. Jake Brendel, meanwhile, is a very good starting center, though he’ll turn 35 near the start of next season. With those factors cons...

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PositiveProjectionSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Ranked #28 in 2026 preseason QB rankings. Declan Doyle notes Jones is the best QB2 in the league, though not as good as Brock Purdy; the step down when Purdy is out is far less than other teams.

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NegativeProjectionSep 11, 2026Windy City Gridiron

Ranked #28 overall; best QB2 in league but not as good as Brock Purdy; step down when Purdy is out is far less than other teams, providing 49ers significant backup depth advantage.

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PositiveRoleSep 11, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

QB Mac Jones is the 49ers' backup quarterback and is described as 'nearly as good' as the injured starting quarterback, providing confidence in the team's ability to maintain performance despite injuries.

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PositiveNewsSep 11, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Mac Jones is loving life after the ass whooping the 49ers handed the Rams 💀

Mac Jones is loving life after the ass whooping the 49ers handed the Rams 💀

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Niners Nation

Mac Jones was pressured 28% of the time in Week 5 (with only one sack) and 25.6% in Week 10 (with no sacks) against the Rams' defense. However, Myles Garrett's presence changes everything and will get his sacks; the 49ers' pass protection is questionable outside of Trent Williams and Dominick Puni.

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NegativeProjectionSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones was pressured 28% of the time in Week 5, although he was only sacked once. In Week 10, Mac didn't take a sack and only saw pressure on 25.6% of his dropbacks. The source notes that Garrett (referring to Myles Garrett) changes everything and will get his sacks, suggesting Jones faces pressure challenges.

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NegativeMatchupSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

In Week 5, Mac Jones was pressured 28% of the time but only sacked once. In Week 10, he didn't take a sack and saw pressure on 25.6% of his dropbacks. However, Myles Garrett changes everything and will get his sacks against the 49ers' questionable pass protection.

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NegativeUsageSep 10, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Quarterback who was nearly flawless on short crossing routes in the 49ers' Week 10 loss to the Rams last season (42-26); the source notes that despite Mac Jones' effectiveness on these routes, the Rams still pulled away to a 42-20 lead early in the fourth quarter.

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PositiveNewsSep 10, 2026Ted Nguyen

Mac Jones but no way will SF help out SEA like that [Quoted](

Mac Jones but no way will SF help out SEA like that [Quoted](

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PositiveMatchupSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones led the 49ers to a 26-23 overtime victory in Los Angeles as a 7.5-point underdog in the initial clash between these NFC West rivals last season, marking the fourth straight time in this rivalry that the underdog scored an outright upset and the fifth consecutive time the underdog covered the spread.

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NegativeProjectionSep 9, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Mac Jones is identified as a potential 2027 free agent QB option for the Steelers to consider; the source notes he will be available after spending two seasons as a backup with San Francisco, positioning him as one of the limited franchise QB alternatives available next offseason.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source hoped to avoid seeing Mac Jones play for the 49ers in 2025 but he did see action, describing the experience as 'glorious,' indicating Jones was pressed into duty despite not being the primary plan.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

The source suggests Mac Jones may get a free-agency showcase in Week 18 against the Cardinals if the 49ers have already secured their playoff seeding; however, the source predicts the wild card race will come down to the wire, requiring the 49ers to play their starters.

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PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026Niners Nation

The source expressed low expectations for Mac Jones' performance if he had to play for the 49ers in the prior season, but when he did play, the source characterized it as 'glorious,' indicating the quarterback exceeded expectations and performed well in limited action.

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NegativeRoleSep 9, 2026Niners Nation

Mac Jones may get a chance to put on a free-agency showcase in Week 18 against the Cardinals if the 49ers rest their starters, but the source predicts the wild card chase will come down to the wire and the 49ers will need their first-string to secure a playoff spot.

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NegativeMatchupSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jones' play in 2025 limited Christian McCaffrey's rushing efficiency; McCaffrey ran into loaded boxes while Jones operated the Garoppolo Memorial Package, resulting in -13.9% rushing DVOA in Mac Jones games versus 1.3% in Brock Purdy games.

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NegativeProjectionSep 8, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones threw an interception to Darius Slay in the 2023 Eagles opener at Gillette Stadium with five minutes left in the first quarter, attempting to connect with Kendrick Bourne in the right flat; Slay returned it 70 yards for a touchdown.

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PositiveDepth ChartSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones, Brock Purdy's backup, is better than a handful of other teams' starting quarterbacks, providing quality depth at the position.

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NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones appeared in 11 games for the 49ers in 2025 as a backup; he finished with 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, six interceptions and returns for the 2026 season.

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NegativeProjectionSep 5, 2026Turf Show Times

49ers backup quarterback Mac Jones had 2,151 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and six interceptions in 11 games in 2025. He returns for the 2026 season.

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NegativeRoleSep 3, 2026Footballguys

Mac Jones will be traded by midseason according to Waldman, opening the door for Kurtis Rourke to potentially step in as the 49ers' starter if Brock Purdy gets injured.

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PositiveRoleSep 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones is the best backup quarterback the 49ers have had under Kyle Shanahan, representing a significant upgrade in the backup position.

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NegativeMatchupSep 1, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football

Mac Jones had a top-10 weekly finish in 2025, demonstrating that even backup or underutilized quarterbacks can produce QB1 weeks. The source uses Jones as one example among many to show that quarterback depth is historically high.

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NegativeMatchupSep 1, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld

Had a top-10 weekly finish in 2025, exemplifying the source's point that nearly every quarterback in the league was capable of a top-10 weekly finish in any given week, driven by favorable matchups or offensive circumstances.

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PositiveDepth ChartAug 31, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Nick Wagoner’s thoughts on the 49ers keeping 3 quarterbacks on the roster: “The Niners were always going to have starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones on the initial 53-man roster, but retaining Kurtis Rourke as the third signal-caller indicates a few things about the future of the position. First, it shows that Rourke impressed enough in camp to earn a spot on the 53 despite suffering broken ribs in the first half of the first preseason game. With Jones entering the final year of his deal...

Nick Wagoner’s thoughts on the 49ers keeping 3 quarterbacks on the roster: “The Niners were always going to have starter Brock Purdy and backup Mac Jones on the initial 53-man roster, but retaining Kurtis Rourke as the third signal-caller indicates a few things about the future of the position. First, it shows that Rourke impressed enough in camp to earn a spot on the 53 despite suffering broken ribs in the first half of the first preseason game. With Jones entering the final year of his deal...

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NegativeRoleAug 29, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones is the 49ers' current backup quarterback, with Adrian Martinez having served as the No. 2 to Jones when Brock Purdy was injured for parts of 2025. Kurtis Rourke's impressive preseason performance and subsequent promotion to the No. 3 role positions him to eventually become the 49ers backup once Mac Jones's deal expires next offseason.

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PositiveNewsAug 28, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Mac Jones is a VIBE 😂

Mac Jones is a VIBE 😂

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones is in uniform for the preseason finale but is expected to see limited action, with Adrian Martinez likely to receive a heavy dose of playing time at quarterback.

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PositiveNewsAug 27, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Mac Jones getting loose during pregame warmups 🎥: @jenniferleechan

Mac Jones getting loose during pregame warmups 🎥: @jenniferleechan

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PositiveNewsAug 27, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Mac Jones, Eddy Piñeiro and Jaden Dugger are in the building for tonight’s game against the Raiders

Mac Jones, Eddy Piñeiro and Jaden Dugger are in the building for tonight’s game against the Raiders

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Mac Jones won't see extended run in the preseason finale as the 49ers avoid risking injury to their backup quarterback behind backup offensive linemen. The team is aware that other teams like the Falcons are monitoring Jones and could field trade offers during the first half of the season.

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NegativeRoleAug 27, 2026Niners Nation

Mac Jones won't see extended run in the preseason finale with Kurtis Rourke out; the 49ers are protecting their backup quarterback behind backup offensive linemen. Jones could field trade offers during the first half of the season, and teams like the Falcons are monitoring him. Sincere McCormick expects Mac to play the first quarter at most, with Adrian Martinez taking over for the final three quarters.

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PositiveNewsAug 25, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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It looks like Mac Jones is a big fan of Van Halen “PANAMA!”💀 🎥: @AnthonyTVSports

It looks like Mac Jones is a big fan of Van Halen “PANAMA!”💀 🎥: @AnthonyTVSports

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PositiveValueAug 25, 2026Legendary Upside

The source characterizes Mac Jones as a decent starting quarterback who would have been a viable trade target for teams seeking stability.

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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jones had some great throws and misfires in his first action of the preseason, playing 25 snaps with a 51.3 grade. He threw a touchdown to Jordan Watkins down the seam.

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PositiveRoleAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jones has shown he's a quality backup for the 49ers, serving as a go-to target for De'Zhaun Stribling and demonstrating competence in the preseason game. The source contrasts his performance favorably with the Chargers' backup quarterback situation.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Jones brought the 49ers into field goal range with a 20-yard pass over the middle to receiver KhaDarel Hodge just before halftime, setting up a successful field goal attempt.

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PositiveUsageAug 21, 2026Bolts From The Blue

Jones brought the 49ers into field goal range with a 20-yard pass over the middle to receiver KhaDarel Hodge just before halftime, setting up a successful field goal attempt.

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PositiveNewsAug 21, 2026Coach Yac 🗣

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Mac Jones with a DOT to De'Zhaun Stribling 🎯

Mac Jones with a DOT to De'Zhaun Stribling 🎯

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