His contract includes a clause that pays Jones $400,000 if San Francisco wins four games in which he plays at least 25 percent of the 49ers’ offensive snaps. Jones has taken every offensive snap in his five games.

Mac Jones' college sweetheart has been cheering him on long before he was an NFL star. When he started his football career as a quarterback at Alabama University, Jones also met girlfriend Sophie Scott, who has been by his side since the couple's Roll Tide days.

By notching his fourth victory in which he took at least 25 percent of the snaps, Jones earned another $400,000 last night against the Falcons. He’ll earn an extra $100,000 for each additional win this season in which he’s on the field for at least a fourth of the offensive plays.

Jones can continue to earn more incentives, so long as he remains on the field. Of course, the 49ers want Brock Purdy, their long-term investment, to play. But winning isn’t easy in the NFL. Jones has allowed Purdy to be patient with his toe injury and let that fully heal.

We conducted a statistical analysis to determine whether Mac Jones has had a better career so far than Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields.

Mac Jones is turning his 49ers backup role into a surprise payday, stacking $100K wins while Brock Purdy heals and his breakout run gains momentum.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Zach Harrison bends off the edge and drops San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones for a 2-yard loss following a sack.

Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season is already upon us and the Sunday slate will wrap up with the Atlanta Falcons heading west to visit the San Francisco 49ers at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.