US Edition49ers-Saints Updates: Jauan Jennings, Trent Williams Suit up for Mac Jones’ Debut
Backup quarterback Mac Jones, a former first-round pick, will start for the 49ers as Brock Purdy recovers from injuries, with coach Shanahan expressing strong confidence in Jones' abilities.
- San Francisco will start backup quarterback Mac Jones on Sept. 14, 2025, and head coach Kyle Shanahan said he `can execute the offense at a high level`.
- After Purdy’s Week 1 toe injury, described as a turf-toe style injury, he is sidelined for multiple weeks and is a long shot for the Saints game.
- Shanahan noted Mac Jones’s preparation and said, `'Mac’s been awesome,' Shanahan said, praising his ability to execute the offense at a high level.
- With uncertainty about Purdy’s Week 3 availability, the 49ers must rely on Mac Jones to keep the San Francisco 49ers offense afloat while reports say they are not optimistic about Purdy’s readiness.
- Shanahan’s system has turned ordinary QBs into starters, and Jones inherits an offense stocked with weapons despite tight end George Kittle on injured reserve through the Oct. 2 trip to Los Angeles.
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49ers-Saints updates: Jauan Jennings, Trent Williams suit up for Mac Jones’ debut
Follow along with our live updates from the game at the bottom of this story. NEW ORLEANS – Left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Jauan Jennings are suiting up, which should help Mac Jones’ starting debut for the 49ers. Jennings (shoulder) and Williams (knee) were injured in last Sunday’s 17-13 win at Seattle, where Brock Purdy (toe, left shoulder) and George Kittle (hamstring) also got hurt. Ruled out along with Purdy were linebacker Nic…
Kyle Shanahan says 49ers QB Mac Jones "can execute the offense at a high level"
QB Brock Purdy is dealing with a toe injury. So the San Francisco 49ers will turn to backup QB Mac Jones to lead the offense on Sunday when the 49ers face the New Orleans Saints. Jones is in his first season with the 49ers, hoping to revive his career, much like Sam Darnold, who spent the 2023 season as Purdy's backup. Jones was named a Pro Bowler as a rookie with New England after being selected number 15 overall in the 2021 draft. But he stru…
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