"They brought me here to play as a backup, and that's my job, Jones said. Brock's the starter of this team, and right now he's dealing with something. For him to go out there last week and play when you know he probably wasn't at full health, I'm just trying to get some wins for him so it helps us down the line."
"Which is precisely the point. To create a quarterback controversy where there is none is a mindless exercise. It's better to celebrate the 49ers for being a team that has two quarterbacks capable of taking them to the postseason. Purdy has done it twice. Jones led the 49ers to win over a Rams team that should be among the best in the NFC and a legitimate contender to reach the Super Bowl. Jones was 33-for-49 for 342 yards, two touchdowns and had no interceptions."
"He played with a brace on his left knee, hurt it again. He played his ass off, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. Was unbelievable in the first half. Got banged up in the second half and battled through it and protected the ball going against that defense and throwing the ball that many times without having a turnover. I can't say enough good things about Mac."
Mac Jones replaced starter Brock Purdy while Purdy dealt with a health issue and led the 49ers to a 26-23 overtime win over the Rams. Jones completed 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions while playing with a brace on his left knee and receiving treatment for his calf and right forearm. Coach Kyle Shanahan praised Jones's performance and ball protection. The presence of two capable quarterbacks reduces the need for a quarterback controversy and strengthens the team's postseason outlook, as a reliable backup can determine playoff qualification.
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