49ers’ Mac Jones addresses ‘losing record’ question amid brutal point differential
Mac Jones addressed a reporter's question about the 49ers' difficulty in winning games despite having a 5-3 record so far this season.
Mac Jones addressed his losing record as the current starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this season.
Jones has been commanding the starting job with Brock Purdy suffering multiple injuries early into the campaign. Jones has kept San Francisco afloat while Purdy recovers from his multitude of injuries, but it came with some ups and downs for the former.
Jones does have a great record in his six starts, going 4-2 in those games. However, the point differential in all the games San Francisco played in is -4, the worst in the NFC West Division.
One reporter pointed that out to Jones during Thursday's press conference, via 95.7 The Game. The quarterback didn't take that to offense, responding to the statistic by noting the difficulty of winning games in the league in convincing fashion.
“Mhm, haha, nice, haha. I learned that early on in my career: I would be frustrated if we didn't win by a lot of points. I realized that winning in the NFL is so hard,” Jones said.
What lies ahead for Mac Jones, 49ers
As long as Brock Purdy is on the sidelines, Mac Jones will continue to hold down the starting job as the 49ers will need everything they can get despite multiple injuries to the roster.
Purdy has been effective throughout his six starts while leading San Francisco's offense. He completed 149 passes out of 226 attempts for 1,597 yards and eight touchdowns and five interceptions. He also added 23 rushes for 57 yards on the ground.
San Francisco has a 5-3 record on the season, holding the third spot of the NFC West Division standings. They are above the Arizona Cardinals while trailing the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. In terms of the NFC standings, they sit at seventh place. They are above the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers while being behind the Rams and Detroit Lions.
HEART OF A CHAMPION: Baker Mayfield Fulfills 7-Year-Old Fan’s Dying Wish in Emotional Tampa Hospital Visit
Tampa, FL — In a league obsessed with stats, contracts, and headlines, Baker Mayfield
Last week, Mayfield made a surprise visit to 7-year-old Emily Carter, a brave little girl battling a malignant brain tumor at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Her final wish wasn’t for fame or gifts — it was simply to talk to her hero, the player she watched every Sunday fighting with heart and defiance.
What began as a simple FaceTime call turned into something unforgettable when Baker decided to show up in person.
Witnesses say Mayfield quietly entered Emily’s hospital room with flowers, a Buccaneers jersey signed
“I’ve thrown touchdowns before — but that day, it wasn’t about football,”
Mayfield said softly. “It was about giving hope to someone who never stopped fighting. Emily showed me what true courage looks like — it’s waking up every day and choosing to keep going.”
For nearly two hours, Mayfield sat beside her bed, reading her favorite storybook “The Little Engine That Could,” and talking about his own battles — from college adversity to the ups and downs of his NFL career. Before leaving, he handed her a signed football with a handwritten message:
Her mother, Sarah Carter, said through tears:
“Baker didn’t come here as a celebrity — he came as family. For two hours, our daughter wasn’t a patient — she was just a little girl smiling again. That’s something no medicine can give.”
The Buccaneers organization later released a statement praising Mayfield’s compassion:
“Baker’s actions reflect what it means to wear the pewter and red — heart, humility, and humanity. His leadership extends far beyond the field.”
Within hours, the story went viral under the hashtag #HeartOfAChampion, generating millions of views and emotional comments from fans who called it “the most inspiring NFL story of the year.”
For Mayfield, it wasn’t about cameras or attention — it was about perspective.
“Football will always be there,” he said quietly. “But moments like that remind you what really matters — being there when someone needs you most.”
As the Buccaneers prepare for their next matchup, Baker Mayfield carries more than the team’s playoff hopes — he carries the spirit of a little girl who reminded him, and the world, what the heart of a champion truly means.
