The San Francisco 49ers are undefeated through three weeks despite starting quarterback Brock Purdy missing two games due to a turf toe injury. Backup Mac Jones playing well in his absence is a win-win for the organization.

The job of a backup quarterback in the NFL is to put their team in a position to win games when called upon, and Jones has exceeded expectations. In two games, he has completed 66% of his passes with 563 passing yards and four touchdowns with only one fumble and one interception.

Throughout all the adversity San Francisco has faced through three weeks, being without key players like Purdy, George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk, Jones has stayed calm under pressure, showing he can still be a viable quarterback in the league.

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