49ers vs. Saints recap: Mac Jones shines in Brock Purdy’s absence for Week 2 win

What to Know The San Francisco 49ers now are 2-0 on the 2025 NFL season after their 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. The 49ers got it done without two injured stars, tight end George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy, with backup Mac Jones leading a valiant victory in The Big Easy. Jones completed 26 of 39 passes for 279 yards with three touchdowns, no interceptions and a 113.1 passer rating. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 55 yards on 13 carries and caught six passes for 52 yards with one receiving touchdown. Jauan Jennings, who entered Sunday’s game questionable, caught five passes for 89 yards with one touchdown — and a career-long 42-yard reception — while Ricky Pearsall hauled in four receptions for 56 yards. Read below for all the game highlights, news, analysis and postgame press conferences from Caesars Superdome in New Orleans: