HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

49ers GM Addresses Whether There's Tension in QB Room Between Mac Jones, Brock Purdy

Mac Jones has led the 49ers to a 3-0 record as Brock Purdy deals with a toe injury.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2025

Brock Purdy Shouldn’t Worry About Mac Jones Taking His Job

Kyle Shanahan has been sold on Purdy since his surprising rookie season. Plus, the Colts still need to prove their frontrunner status and the Commanders are emerging as sleepers.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 9, 2025

NFL Quarterback Rankings: Familiar Face Tops the List, Lamar Jackson Out of Top Three

Josh Allen is still the signal-caller to beat, but Matthew Stafford is playing inspired football in his 17th NFL season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 8, 2025

Nick Saban Praises Mac Jones for 49ers Success, Subtly Criticizes Patriots

San Francisco has turned the ex-Alabama quarterback into a winner.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

The Unseen Details That Explain Mac Jones’s Turnaround With the 49ers

There’ll be a lot of QB comparisons after his gutsy victory over the Rams. Albert Breer has the correct one to examine, one that the Niners have actually made.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Dan Le Batard Rips Tom Brady’s Broadcasting Skills

The podcast host says Brady is distracting during games because ‘he’s still bad at this.’

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Mac Jones Has Classy Answer About 49ers QB Situation After Big Win vs. Rams

Backup QB expertly handles question after career night.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Mac Jones Reveals Ice-Cold Message Kyle Shanahan Told Him Before 49ers' Upset Win

What Kyle Shanahan told Mac Jones before he led the 49ers to an upset win over the Rams.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Mac Jones Leads Second Game-Winning Drive in Three Starts, Fuels 49ers QB Controversy

The former first-round pick is playing some great football under Kyle Shanahan.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025

Mac Jones Is Proof the Shanahan Scheme Is Most QB-Friendly in NFL History

On Thursday, the former No. 1 pick continued his strong start for the 49ers, providing more confirmation of what has been seen in other NFL cities.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 3, 2025