49ers vs. Saints Week 2 Recap: Mac Jones Shines in 26-21 Win

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49ERS in New Orleans: Mac Jones Leads Niners to 2-0 Start

The San Francisco 49ers moved to 2-0 on the 2025 season with a 26–21 road victory over the New Orleans Saints. With Brock Purdy sidelined, Mac Jones stepped in seamlessly, throwing three touchdowns to lead a resilient Niners squad to a hard-fought win at the Caesars Superdome.


🏈 NFL 2025 Season
Week 2 — September 14, 2025
New Orleans, LA • Caesars Superdome
Final Score: San Francisco 49ers 26, New Orleans Saints 21
San Francisco 49ers improve to 2-0 after a road win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season.
The 49ers head back to Santa Clara at 2–0 after a gritty Week 2 road win in New Orleans.

Game Summary

The 49ers overcame the absence of Brock Purdy to defeat the Saints 26–21. Mac Jones delivered a poised performance, capitalizing on scoring chances while the defense clamped down late behind Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.


Key Player Performances

  • Mac Jones: 26/39, 279 yards, 3 TDs — composed and efficient
  • Christian McCaffrey: 107 total yards, 1 TD — steady offensive engine
  • Jauan Jennings: 5 catches, 89 yards, TD — game-swinging deep score
  • Fred Warner: 11 tackles, forced fumble and recovery
  • Eddy Piñeiro: 2/2 on field goals — clutch points on the road

Turnover Battle

In a one-score contest, turnovers proved decisive. San Francisco finished +1 on the afternoon.

  • The Swing: Fred Warner forced a third-quarter fumble from Alvin Kamara, overturned via Kyle Shanahan challenge.
  • The Response: Chris Rumph II strip-sacked Mac Jones, recovered by Demario Davis.
  • The Close: Nick Bosa collapsed the pocket on Spencer Rattler to end the final drive.

What This Win Means

A 2-0 start with two road victories reinforces the 49ers’ depth and resilience. Winning without Purdy validated the roster’s “next man up” identity.


Looking Ahead & Injury Update

  • Brock Purdy: Right turf toe, left AC joint sprain — doubtful Week 3
  • George Kittle: Hamstring — placed on Injured Reserve
  • Next Game: Cardinals at 49ers — Week 3 Home Opener

LABELS

Mac Jones, CMC, Warner, Bosa, Jennings, Kamara, Rattler, 49ers, Saints, New Orleans, week2, road win, next man up, injury update, turf toe, NFC West


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