Mac Jones

Mac Jones

27-Year-Old QuarterbackQB
San Francisco 49ers
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The 49ers signed Jones to serve as the team's backup after passing on the prospect early in the 2021 NFL Draft. San Francisco didn't appear to miss much from the Alabama product after he threw 54 touchdowns to 44 interceptions in his first four years as a pro. Jones hopes to follow in the path of fellow failed prospect Sam Darnold, who flipped his opportunity as Brock Purdy's backup in 2023 into a career renaissance the following year after linking up with QB guru Kyle Shanahan. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a two-year, $8.41 million contract with the 49ers in March of 2025.
Another spot start on tap
QBSan Francisco 49ers
October 17, 2025
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Friday that Jones (knee/oblique) will start Sunday's game against the Falcons with Brock Purdy (toe) ruled out, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Purdy got back on the practice field this week as a limited participant, but his lingering turf toe injury will sideline him for a fifth time in the last six contests. The announcement lines Jones up for his fifth start of the campaign, after completing 113 of 168 passes (67.3 percent) for 1,252 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions in his first four nods. He'll have a tough task on his hands Sunday, though, as Atlanta's pass defense is the stingiest in the NFL to date (139.4 yards allowed per game).
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How do Mac Jones' 2025 advanced stats compare to other quarterbacks?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Bad Pass %
    The percentage of passes that were considered to be poorly thrown.
  • Avg Target Depth
    The average number of yards thrown per pass by the quarterback – including incomplete passes.
  • Sack Rate
    The percentage of dropbacks where the quartback was sacked. The longer the bar below, the more often they are sacked relative to other QBs.
  • Avg Receiver YAC
    The average number of yards after the catch that receivers gained on passes thrown by this quarterback.
  • Receiver Drop %
    The percentage of passes dropped by receivers on passes thrown by this quarterback. The longer the bar, the more sure-handed his receivers have been.
Bad Pass %
14.9%
 
Avg Target Depth
7.4 Yds
 
Sack Rate
6.1%
 
Avg Receiver YAC
5.2 Yds
 
Receiver Drop %
3.0%
 
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San Francisco 49ers49ers 2025 QB Snap Distribution
M.Mac Jones
#% of Team Snaps

29167%
22077%
14133%
6523%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Falcons
Sunday, Oct 19th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
69.2
 
Cornerbacks
84.7
 
Safeties
61.9
 
Linebackers
17.6
 
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How do Mac Jones' measurables compare to other quarterbacks?
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* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 3"
 
Weight
220 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.82 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.39 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.04 sec
 
Vertical Jump
32.0 in
 
Broad Jump
116 in
 
Hand Length
9.75 in
 
Arm Length
32.63 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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The 15th overall draft pick in 2021, Jones played his way out of New England after failing to progress from his somewhat promising rookie season. His average target depth (6.9) and YPA (6.1) were both bottom 5 in the league last year, and his interception rate (3.5 percent) was the highest. By Week 13 he had lost the starting job and by season’s end he had been demoted to third string. The Patriots traded him to Jacksonville in March where he will back up Trevor Lawrence. If Jones sees the field, he will at least have a talented supporting cast, but the lack of arm strength, athleticism and mobility caps his value, even in two-QB leagues.
After a promising rookie campaign, Jones disappointed last season. He was even benched for Bailey Zappe at one point and also missed three games with a high-ankle sprain. Instead of progressing, Jones took a slight step back in just about every category. He finished with only 14 TD passes in 14 games, eight fewer scores than he had his rookie year. His YPA dropped by a half yard to 6.8 as his on-target percentage and completion percentage dipped as well. He went downfield at a good clip -- 13.6 percent of his attempts were 20-plus yards, sixth in the league -- but he completed only 37.9 percent and had five interceptions, fourth most. All of which makes this a big year for Jones before the Patriots decide next spring if they want to pick up his fifth-year option for 2025. The team signed WR JuJu Smith-Schuster to replace the departed Jakobi Meyers and presumably play a lot of slot snaps, while DeVante Parker and 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton return at wideout. At TE, the team added pass-catching tight end Mike Gesicki to run with Hunter Henry, after trading away Jonnu Smith. It's a subpar group of weapons, but the offensive line at least looks solid and Bill O’Brien’s return to New England as offensive coordinator might be the most important change after Matt Patricia and Joe Judge made a mess of things last season. If the system improves, Jones will benefit, just probably not enough to matter in fantasy.
The 15th overall pick last year, Jones won the starting job in training camp and turned in a promising rookie season. He was the fifth QB drafted but outpaced his fellow rookies in passing yards, TD passes and completion percentage. Jones delivered as expected with his ability to read defenses and manage a game, but his lack of arm strength was apparent in his downfield passing. While he went downfield at a good clip (11.9 percent), his on-target rate was just 41.9 percent (26th) on attempts of 20-plus yards. Likewise, Jones’ lack of mobility and athleticism led to rushed mechanics vs. the blitz where he ranked 24th in on-target percentage (67.7) with the third most interceptions (five). Jones did not get much help from a lackluster wideout crew, but the Patriots traded for DeVante Parker this offseason and spent a second-round pick on Tyquan Thornton, who ran a 4.28 40 at the combine. Quality tight ends Hunter Henry and Jonnu Smith return, as does leading receiver Jakobi Meyers. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is now in Las Vegas, and the Patriots, as of press time, have not announced if Joe Judge or Matt Patricia will be the new OC. Either way, the offense doesn’t figure to look drastically different, though perhaps it will give Jones more attempts than the 30.6 (21st) he averaged last year. He'll need them to improve his fantasy value, considering he offers next to nothing as a runner.
Jones was the fifth QB selected in the first round of this year's draft. He was a highly accurate passer at Alabama, setting an NCAA record for completion percentage (77.4) last season while throwing 41:4 TD:INT. Scouts laud his anticipation and ability to read defenses, but Jones' arm is below average, and he lacks mobility and athleticism. No matter, he won a summer battle against Cam Newton, prompting the Patriots to release their veteran quarterback at the end of the preseason. Jones now enters Week 1 as the starter, with Nelson Agholor, Jakobi Meyers, Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith and James White serving as his top pass catchers.
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Logs full practice Thursday
QBSan Francisco 49ers
October 16, 2025
Jones (knee/oblique) practiced in full Thursday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Limited Wednesday
QBSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
October 15, 2025
Coach Kyle Shanahan said Jones (knee/oblique) will be limited at practice Wednesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
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Throws two picks in losing effort
QBSan Francisco 49ers
October 12, 2025
Jones (knee/oblique) completed 27 of 39 pass attempts for 347 yards and two interceptions while rushing five times for 13 yards in Sunday's 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers.
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Active, starting again Sunday
QBSan Francisco 49ers
October 12, 2025
Jones (knee/oblique) is active for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Briana Jeannel of the 49ers' official site reports.
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Still looking likely to play Sunday
QBSan Francisco 49ers
Knee
October 11, 2025
Jones (oblique/knee), who is officially questionable to suit up Sunday against the Buccaneers, is expected to play and start, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Drawing Week 7 start
QBSan Francisco 49ers
October 17, 2025
Jones will start Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Falcons due to Brock Purdy being ruled out because of his toe injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Purdy was officially ruled out Friday, while Jones managed to practice in full Thursday and shed both his knee and oblique injury designations in the process. Jones will look to build on his mostly successful starting tenure so far, and he'll have a chance to work with tight end George Kittle for the first time in that span since the latter will be activated from injured reserve and suit up versus Atlanta.
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