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We conducted a statistical analysis to determine whether Mac Jones has had a better career so far than Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.
Jones has stepped up in a big way for the 49ers, and his gritty performance against the Falcons on Sunday marked a key milestone for the 6-foot-3 quarterback. According to NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero, Jones has earned a $400,000 bonus for his fourth win. On top of that, Jones can potentially pocket $100,000 for each victory moving forward.
Jones is 3-1 as a fill-in starter for San Francisco, has had 142 receiving yards in each of his last two games.
Mac Jones is turning his 49ers backup role into a surprise payday, stacking $100K wins while Brock Purdy heals and his breakout run gains momentum.
Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison bends off the edge and drops San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones for a 2-yard loss following a sack.
Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season is already upon us and the Sunday slate will wrap up with the Atlanta Falcons heading west to visit the San Francisco 49ers at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
The San Francisco 49ers had one of their best rushing performances of the season on Sunday, but the exclamation point of the evening should not have counted. The Niners drove 60 yards down the field in the fourth quarter against the Falcons when Kyle Shanahan called for a right-side handoff to running back Christian McCaffrey.