Mac Jones Earns $400K Incentive Amid Purdy Injury

Mac Jones earned a $400,000 contract incentive after his fourth win filling in for injured starter Brock Purdy in the 49ers’ 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Jones is 4-1 as a starter and has thrown roughly 1,400 yards with six touchdowns while limiting mistakes, providing an effective stopgap as Purdy deals with a lingering turf-toe issue. Reports suggest Purdy could be available as early as Week 8 but the team has given no firm timetable, so Jones is expected to remain the starter in the near term. Jones signed a two-year deal reported at $7 million (with $5 million guaranteed and potential earnings up to $11.5 million) that included win-based incentives requiring a minimum share of snaps and began paying out once he reached his fourth victory; he will receive $100,000 for each additional win this season. His steady play has helped San Francisco sustain a 5-2 record and stay competitive in the NFC West.