San Francisco’s QB Situation Turns Messy Despite Win

The 49ers are off to a hot 3-0 start after a nail-biting win over the Cardinals.

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Mac Jones led the way, throwing for 284 yards and a late game-winning drive.

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His clutch 63-yard march set up Eddy Pineiro’s field goal at the buzzer.

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Brock Purdy, still out with toe and shoulder injuries, missed his second game.

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Jones has been holding down the fort, tossing 3 TDs last week vs. the Saints.

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But trouble hit again—Jones revealed he aggravated his PCL sprain on Sunday.

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The injury slowed him down, though he fought through to finish the game.

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Coach Kyle Shanahan says Purdy could be back in Week 4 against the Jaguars.

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The 49ers now face a quarterback dilemma with both QBs banged up.

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