Should I Start Mac Jones?

Tuesday, November 10, 10:15 AM

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones took the final three kneel-downs in Sunday's win over the Las Vegas Raiders and has yet to attempt a pass this season. Dianna Russini reported that the Minnesota Vikings checked in on Jones before Tuesday's trade deadline and found San Francisco's asking price too high. Minnesota is set to send a 2027 third-round pick to Las Vegas for Kirk Cousins, according to NFL Network. Brock Purdy has started all eight games this season and thrown 17 touchdown passes heading into Sunday's visit to the Dallas Cowboys. Jones is worth a bench spot in deep Superflex leagues where most starting quarterbacks are already rostered, especially for managers who start Purdy. When Purdy missed time with a toe injury in 2025, Jones threw for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns in eight starts. He attempted at least 39 passes in five of those starts and topped 300 yards three times. His quietest start came against the Atlanta Falcons, when he threw for 152 yards without a touchdown on 26 attempts.