The San Francisco 49ers are 5-2 heading into their Week 8 road bout against head coach DeMeco Ryans and the 2-4 Houston Texans, thanks largely to the unexpected resurgence of quarterback Mac Jones.
Jones, boasting a 4-1 record as a starter in his first year with the Niners, wasn't exactly expected to be in this kind of role. But, after starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a turf-toe injury way back in Week 1 against the Seattle Seahawks, Jones' presence has been a godsend.
Purdy has just two starts under his belt as he works his way back from injury.