The 49ers offense played well on the backs of quarterback Mac Jones and tight end George, unfortunately the Rams played better.
Christian McCaffrey is typically the man carrying the 49ers offense on his back week in and week out. This week quarterback Mac Jones and tight end George Kittle were essentially unstoppable. Jones completed 33 of 39 passes for 339, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception. George Kittle had 9 catches for 84 yards and a touchdown. Sadly the Rams and Matthew Stafford destroyed the Niners defense.
Mac Jones has played very well stepping in for the injured Brock Purdy. While Jones doesn’t have much value in redraft when Purdy comes back, Jones is a sneaky buy for dynasty. Some team is going to sign Jones as a starter next year, he has earned it. George Kittle is still a top tight end in both real life and fantasy. This Niners offense is still potent despite all the injuries.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (knee) suffered a...
Despite getting a questionable tag on the final Week 6 ...
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (knee, oblique) ...
It is looking like Mac Jones will be the Week 2 starter for the 49ers against the Saints.
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is not expecting Brock Purdy to be ready for Week 2 against the Saints. He is calling it a long shot and backup Mac Jones is expected to get the start.
The news is another hit for the 49ers as they recently lost George Kittle for the next 3-5 weeks due to a hamstring injury. Jauan Jennings has dealt with calf and shoulder injuries recently, but should be ready for Week 2.
This shift Jones will exercise the thought experiment of whether or not Jones would have thrived were he to be drafted by the 49ers in the 2021 NFL Draft. The next logical question will be the duration of Purdy’s absence. Right now, things are looking bleak for the offense as a whole. In the meantime, receiver Ricky Pearsall and running back Christian McCaffrey are about to be fed buffet style and are weekly must starts.
Author: Jeremiah Retzlaff (@coachretzlaff1)
The San Francisco 49ers are signing QB Mac Jones to back up Brock Purdy.
Mac Jones signs a 2-year deal worth up to $11.5 million with only $5 million guaranteed. The former pro-bowler received extended action last season, filling in for the injured Trevor Lawrence. In 9 games, Jones completed 65 percent of his passes for 1,672 yards, 8 TDs, and 8 interceptions.
Despite throwing for as many touchdowns as interceptions, Jones was able to air the ball out at times for the Jaguars and kept them in many of their games. The experienced signal caller provides stability for a 49ers team that has suffered a significant amount of injuries over the last several years.
Author: Blake Stachel (IG: bllakkay)
Trevor Lawrence Suffers Serious Concussion, Ruled Out for Week 14; Azeez Al-Shaair Suspended for Three Games
In a brutal turn of events, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered a serious concussion following a violent hit in their Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans. The injury occurred late in the game when Lawrence took a heavy blow to the head from linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Lawrence was immediately ruled out for the remainder of the game, and early reports suggest he will likely miss the Jaguars’ Week 14 contest as well.
The NFL has responded to the hit by suspending Al-Shaair for three games for his role in the incident. The league determined that Al-Shaair’s hit was not only unnecessary but also placed Lawrence in significant danger, violating player safety protocols. The suspension marks a significant disciplinary move to protect players from head injuries, which have become a major focus of league officials.
Fantasy football managers, particularly those with Lawrence as their starting quarterback, will certainly feel the sting of his absence—especially with several teams already on bye in Week 14. With Lawrence sidelined, the Jaguars will likely turn to backup quarterback Mac Jones to lead the offense. Fantasy owners of key Jaguars weapons—such as rookie sensation Brian Thomas Jr., tight end Evan Engram, and running back Travis Etienne—will also need to lower expectations, as Mac Jones will be under center in place of Lawrence. The impact of Lawrence’s injury will reverberate across both real and fantasy football, as the Jaguars’ offense, which had been clicking with Lawrence at the helm, faces an uncertain road ahead.
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The New England Patriots have traded former Pro Bowl Quarterback Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2024 6th round draft pick.
The deal is waiting to be finalized, as the trade can’t technically be completed until the new league year begins on Wednesday and Jones passes a physical. Jones will return to the town he grew up in and have a chance to compete with C.J. Beathard for the Jaguars backup QB job.
This moves increases the likelihood that the Patriots will target a QB with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft. Unless they move up in the draft, expect them to have third pickings at the 2024 QB class, with it being likely that the first two picks in the draft will be the QB position.
For Fantasy Managers rostering Jones, this is a worst-case scenario. Unless Trevor Lawrence gets injured, expect Mac Jones to be on the bench. Jones immediately becomes disposable in single QB leagues, but offers some value as a quality backup in deeper Superflex leagues.
The New England Patriots are likely to trade Mac Jones during the offseason.
The New England Patriots are looking to turn the page on Mac Jones experience. With a new coaching staff in place for Patriots, it’s time for a fresh start, especially at quarterback. Since being drafted 15th overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Jones has failed to live up to expectations.
After winning numerous awards in his final season at Alabama, Jones showed flashes in his rookie season. He threw for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. Since then, Jones has had a steady decline in production which led to him being benched once and for all during last season.
With Jones still under his rookie contract, the Patriots will have some leverage in trading Jones and his affordable salary to inquiring teams. The Patriots will definitely not be able to get a first rounder, but at least he will be trade-able. Where ever Jones lands, he will surely have to compete to get the starting nod behind center. There are plenty of teams that are in need of quarterback help. The Falcons, Broncos, Raiders, and Commanders just to name a few, could look into acquiring Jones at a bargain of a price.
