NEW ORLEANS – Here is how the 49ers (2-0) graded in Sunday’s 26-21 win against the Saints (0-2) at the Caesars Superdome:
PASS OFFENSE: B
Mac Jones settled down and threw for 279 yards (26-of-39) with three touchdown passes (each on third-down), no interceptions and one lost fumble while filling in for the injured Brock Purdy. With George Kittle on injured reserve and Brandon Aiyuk another month away from his debut, the 49ers got clutch production from Jauan Jennings (five catches, 89 yards, 42-yard winning touchdown), Ricky Pearsall (catches of 15, 14 and 13 yards before halftime) and Christian McCaffrey (team-high six receptions, 52 yards, touchdown). Overlooked was Luke Farrell’s first career touchdown (11 yards) that provided a 6-0 lead. Jones was sacked three times but had above-ave