Mac Jones and the 49ers came into SoFi Stadium on Thursday night as underdogs and walked out victors, gritting out a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams.Jones, starting in place of injured quarterback Brock Purdy, came out firing on all cylinders and took a quick 14-0 lead on touchdown passes to tight end Jake Tonges and running back Christian McCaffrey in the first half. Jake Tonges strikes again for the lead pic.twitter.com/E5IzQMOYk1 — 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) October 3, 2025 The 49ers dominated the first quarter on both sides of the ball, outpacing the Rams in yards (140 to 7), time of possession (11:50 to 3:10) and first downs (10 to one).The 49ers’ defense allowed Stafford and Co. to score their first touchdown of the game in the second quarter, but Jones quickly answered back with a successful two-minute drill to end the half. The backup signal-caller successfully set up Eddy Pineiro’s 37-yard field goal to give San Francisco a 17-7 lead at the half.Jones fought through discomfort in his injured left knee during the third quarter and led the 49ers into the red zone, where Pineiro...
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