Mac Jones might have rebooted his career in the 49ers' 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Under the tutelage of San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, Jones looked the part of an NFL starting quarterback with a 279-yard, three-touchdown performance as an injured Brock Purdy watched from the sideline. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how the 49ers' offense utilized Jones' arm early and often, and also identify which rookies stepped up amid injuries on both offense and defense ahead of next weekend's home opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

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(1:00) 49ers fans traveled well in Week 2 in New Orleans
(3:00) Dissecting Mac Jones' performance as starting QB
(4:00) Brock Purdy injury update
(13:00) Biggest surprise from Jones' start vs. Saints
(21:00) Eddy Piñeiro made positive first impression despite early hiccup
(22:30) Breaking down standout rookie performances

Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about their Week 2 matchup vs. the New Orleans Saints and Mac Jones' San Francisco debut on Sunday in place of injured starting quarterback Brock Purdy. Also Greg Papa joins Matt to break down key matchups in this weekend's game.
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(4:48) Kyle Shanahan on decision to release kicker Jake Moody
(6:45) Shanahan details what Mac Jones will bring in his 49ers debut
(8:21) What can 49ers expect facing former assistant head coach Brandon Staley?
(11:39) Shanahan shares why George Kittle is irreplaceable for 49ers
(15:42) How will Kendrick Bourne fit into San Francisco’s offense?
(25:10) Greg Papa shares latest update on his battle with cancer
(30:53) Papa felt Brock Purdy got hit too many times during Seahawks game
(35:53) Papa believes 49ers’ offense compromised after injuries to Kittle, Jauan Jennings

The 49ers brought an end to the Jake Moody saga Tuesday by waiving the beleaguered kicker, opting to bring in veteran Eddy Piñeiro as his replacement. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how San Francisco and Moody arrived to this point and how the 49ers will fare at this position moving forward. The duo also discusses Brock Purdy's pair of injuries and George Kittle's placement on injured reserve, as well as Kendrick Bourne's return. Then, Matt sits down with Jake Tonges' former high school coach to discuss the backup tight end's emergence from Los Gatos, Calif., to the pros.

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(1:00) Recapping the 49ers' busy couple of days after Week 1 win
(2:00) Breaking down fan reaction to Moody being waived
(7:30) How will the 49ers replace Kittle's receiving reps?
(13:00) Analyzing Purdy's toe, shoulder injuries
(19:00) Moody's downfall leads to veteran replacement in Piñeiro
(36:00) How Tonges' football journey led him to game-winning TD
(38:00) Why Tonges has real opportunity to make impact in Kittle's absence