Sports Editor

Kerry Crowley

Mac Jones did his job. Now it’s Brock Purdy’s turn

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With their starting quarterback set to return, all the 49ers’ goals are still within reach. 

Sports Columnist

Tim Kawakami

Kawakami: Who’ll be the 49ers’ new standard-bearer? It has to be Brock Purdy

With Fred Warner out for the season, Kyle Shanahan needs another leader to step up and guide the 49ers toward a more promising future. 

Sports Reporter

David Lombardi

Inside the 49ers’ 4-1 start: How offensive adaptability has keyed success

The offensive line is struggling to open running lanes for Christian McCaffrey, but he’s been incredibly effective as a receiver for Brock Purdy and Mac Jones.

Mac Jones is reinventing himself with the 49ers

The former Patriots and Jaguars quarterback has won more games this year (three) than he did in each of the last two seasons.

49ers vs. Rams: The Standard’s 5 fast predictions

The Niners are short-handed on a short week. Does that guarantee they’ll come up short? 