Here's a bold prediction: despite being listed as questionable, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones is expected to take the field this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But here's where it gets controversial—is this the right call, or are the 49ers risking further injury to their backup QB? According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, sources confirm that Jones, who’s nursing an oblique injury, is likely to play. This comes after he battled through a knee issue during last week’s win over the Los Angeles Rams, only to suffer the oblique injury at the game’s end. Jones has been limited in practice but remains optimistic about starting, though he admits he’s still on the mend. And this isn’t the only injury update—wide receiver Jauan Jennings, also listed as questionable with ankle and rib injuries, is expected to suit up as well. And this is the part most people miss: while Jones has led the 49ers to victory in all three games he’s played this season, the team’s regular starter, Brock Purdy, could return as early as next week against the Atlanta Falcons. The same goes for wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, who’s recovering from a knee injury. So, here’s the big question: with Purdy’s potential return on the horizon, is pushing Jones to play now worth the risk? Or is this a calculated move to keep the team’s winning streak alive? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—are the 49ers making the right call, or are they playing with fire?
