Mac Jones Sparks 49ers OT Win, Now 3-0

Mac Jones led the San Francisco 49ers to a 26-23 overtime win at the Los Angeles Rams, completing 33-of-49 passes for 342 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions as Eddy Piñeiro’s overtime field goal sealed the comeback. The performance improved Jones to 3-0 as a starter and the 49ers to 4-1, drew praise from national commentators, and prompted discussion about a possible quarterback debate even as analytics showed increased efficiency overall but lingering struggles under pressure. Jones played through knee issues and cramps and reiterated that Brock Purdy remains the team’s declared starter; Purdy is listed week-to-week with a toe injury and the 49ers promoted emergency QB Adrian Martinez as insurance. The game also exposed roster injury concerns — defensive lineman Kalia Davis suffered a broken hand and will miss time — while Kendrick Bourne led the receiving corps with 10 catches for 142 yards.