QB Mac Jones Press Conference

QB Mac Jones

Press Conference – September 30, 2025

San Francisco 49ers

When did it turn for you physically last week from limited to being cleared and ready to go Sunday if needed?

“Really just like I talked about, just day-by-day getting better. And at the end of the day, you just have to ask yourself if you can protect yourself in the game and I felt good to go. So obviously every week guys are dealing with stuff and it’s an everyday battle, so you’re just working through it.”

Did your approach change at all this week?

“No. I’ve had a few of these Thursday Night deals before and it happens fast. So that’s all I know. And really you just have to stick to your rules and it’s a quick week. You kind of just go out there like fall camp, you just play the game, and each day is a new practice during fall camp. So that’s kind of how we view it. It’s very quick and the turnaround’s quick, so that’s how I’m approaching it.”

Are you not watching as much film in a Thursday Night situation? What do you think of the Rams on the film?

“Yeah, obviously you watch and get as much in as you can, but like I said, you kind of go out there and just play ball. But they’re really good. They’re, in my opinion, the number one defense in the NFL after watching them. I know statistically they’re pretty high, but I’ve really been impressed with them. So, it’s going to be a huge challenge. They do a lot of good stuff.”

I know you say you have to prepare like a starter every week. How difficult is it? Are there challenges? The last month here it’s kind of been you don’t know which way it’s going to go every week.

“Yeah, sure. Like I say, that’s your job as a backup and you know you’re not playing the first snap if you’re backing up and then everything else is fair game. So, I definitely approach it that way. I have a good system that I believe in and the coaches definitely have us ready to play. So, that’s your job as a quarterback whether you’re a starter or a backup.”

Have there been things along the way, just even in the last month that you’ve kind of tweaked to knowing that like it is going to go either way kind of thing?

“A little bit. It’s just day-to-day, just attacking each day. Honestly, none of that outside noise and things like that affect me. So, I just go through my process, and I know that it gives me a chance on Sunday. That’s all you can ask.”

When you say that in your opinion, they’re the number one defense in the league, what do you see that really jumps out to you?

“I think just the way they play, their mindset. There’s always 11 guys on the screen and they have a great defensive line. They play a lot of different schemes. They do a lot of stuff but do it well. So, it’s going to be a challenge. I’ve been impressed with them. So can’t wait to go against them.”

In your last win, when the game was clinched and K Eddie Piñeiro kicked the game winner, you embraced QB Adrian Martinez and you seemed really emotional in that moment. What was behind that emotion there?

“That feels like a long time ago. So, definitely enjoyed it, but looking forward to going against the team this week. Every win you can get in the NFL is emotional and important, so I understand that. We all understand that and that’s the goal and what we’re trying to do this week.”

You said you took off your brace during the game and then you put it back on in that game. Where are you now as far as playing with the knee brace?

“I’ll probably have it on.”