The injury-plagued San Francisco 49ers square off against the Los Angeles Rams in an NFC West showdown Sunday. Mac Jones is slated to make his eighth start of the season in place of Brock Purdy in Week 10. San Francisco’s backup QB is a big reason why the 49ers remain contenders despite suffering numerous injuries.

Jones’ play in relief of Purdy could earn the former first-round pick a starting gig elsewhere in 2026. But the fifth-year veteran is more concerned with winning the respect of his teammates .

“It means a lot,” Jones said, per David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone. “That's a big reason why I play, to be honest, is to get the respect of people that I trust and people that I would take an opinion from. So, I try to show that every day. I have to continue to do that. It's not a

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