As quarterback Mac Jones finds revitalized success in the San Francisco 49ers offense, fans question whether paying Brock Purdy was the right decision.
While Jones showed up in Thursday night’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams, his 3-0 start is catching fans’ attention.
Jones Finds Home in San Francisco After Bumpy Beginning To NFL Career
Drafted 15th overall in 2021, Jones’ NFL journey differs vastly from Purdy’s. Purdy was drafted a year later in the Mr. Irrelevant slot.
Now, the underdog story shifts from Purdy to Jones as the former Patriot is earning $48.8 million less a year than the 2022 last-round pick.
With an immense difference in their earnings, fans are reacting to each quarterback’s statistics thus far in 2025. For most, a realization is hitting that Purdy might simply be a system quarterback.
Everyone knew he was a system QB.
— B Young (@TDCeeDee) October 3, 2025
One fan wrote, “Everyone knew he was a system QB,” referencing the latest paid Niner.
Other fans believe Jones is finally getting a fair shake in the league and that his story is just beginning.
The next Tom Brady loading
— 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐲 (@OctopusTrainer) October 3, 2025
Both beginning in New England, this fan draws comparison to the G.O.A.T., saying, “Next Tom Brady loading.”
With Jacksonville being his only other NFL stop, another fan sees the Patriots as a key piece in Jones’ underwhelming NFL development.
Mac Jones play good on the jags as well it’s time he gets a real shot again, pats set him up for failure after his rookie year. https://t.co/JBRKfgEJl0
— Storm (@IXIStorm24) October 3, 2025
“Mac Jones play good on the jags as well it’s time he gets a real shot again, pats set him up for failure after his rookie year,” said one X user.
Just five games into the NFL season, San Francisco may have a crucial decision to make, despite their 4-1 start.
Jones Severely Outplaying Injured Purdy Through Opening Five Weeks
Jones has now played three weeks in a Niner uniform this season, as compared to Purdy, who has played two.
The graphic fans are reacting to showcases that Jones has a better record, better completion percentage, over 300 more passing yards, more passing TDs, and fewer interceptions than Purdy.
As the Alabama product continues to thrive in Kyle Shanahan’s (head coach) and Klay Kubiak’s (offensive coordinator) offense, is the 49ers quarterback simply a system field general?
the niners are a system that any qb can succeed in wbk
— 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢 | (@fantasizemafia) October 3, 2025
While highly-touted QBs such as Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo did not find as much success as others, this fan believes all QBs excel in the 49ers offense.
“The niners are a system that any QB can succeed WBK.”
With Jones and Purdy inevitably dueling for the starting job, fans are in disbelief at the situation.
Actually Mind boggling https://t.co/0sPfg7QQju
— BunBleedsGreen (@RealBunBun) October 3, 2025
“Actually mind boggling,” another X user wrote.
With the club sitting at 4-1, is their current quarterback dilemma a blessing or a curse?
@49ers are about to have a QB problem https://t.co/LTJGxeMrMa
— Giuseppe Maeza (@MaezaGiuseppe) October 3, 2025
This fan claims “49ers are about to have a QB problem,” potentially hinting at Purdy’s overpaid contract extension.
Speaking of the Iowa State alumni’s latest deal, fans say the 6’1″ QB played the Niners into a deal he did not deserve.
Brock with the fleece of the century
— Durty_Burty (@Durty_Burty) October 3, 2025
This fan says, “Brock with the fleece of the century,” after seeing his and Jones’ stats comparison.
Finally, one fan calls back to their early doubts on Purdy, saying, “But when I said Purdy shouldn’t be extended I was called a hater.”
But when I said Purdy shouldn’t be extended I was called a hater https://t.co/7Su2Ip4SUO
— Ammo (@ammojags) October 3, 2025
Using PFSN’s QB Impact metric, Purdy surprisingly finishes ahead of Jones. While the sample size may be small for both, the fourth-year Niner ranks third across the entire NFL with a B+ grade and an 89.1 impact score.
Jones, on the other hand, lands in the 11th position with an 82.0 impact score at a B- grade.
Whether it is Jones or Purdy moving forward, the 49ers are 4-1and sit atop the NFC West. With a perfect 3-0 start against their division, can San Francisco win their division and return to the postseason?
