Mac Jones has stepped in for the San Francisco 49ers while Brock Purdy recovers, helping guide the team to a 3-0 record. Asked if he was eyeing Purdy’s starting role, Jones made it clear he wasn’t trying to take his friend’s job. Instead, he emphasized that his goal has been to keep the team rolling in Purdy’s absence.

“Brock’s one of my best friends and I want him back out there,” Jones told FOX’s Kristina Pink after Sunday’s win. He added that he’s just happy to have contributed, noting, “Hopefully he’ll be back next week. I’m just glad we got two wins for him.”

The former Patriots quarterback has delivered steady play in relief, throwing for 284 yards, a touchdown and an interception against the Cardinals while being sacked only once. With four touchdowns since Week 2, Jones said of P

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