What did the win over the Los Angeles Rams do to Mac Jones' market?

The San Francisco 49ers have achieved a 3-0 record under quarterback Mac Jones, including a recent 26-23 overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones is serving as the temporary starter while Brock Purdy recovers from a reaggravated injury, with no set timetable for Purdy's return, leading to speculation among collectors about investing in Jones' sports cards.

In the game against the Rams, Jones delivered an impressive performance, completing 33 of 49 passes for 342 yards and two touchdowns without any interceptions. This marked his second-highest career yardage, just short of his 382-yard game in 2022. The 49ers scored on their first two possessions but struggled afterward, with Jones ultimately leading the game-winning field-goal drive in overtime.

Following this win, Jones' sports card market experienced a surge in activity, with 1,037 recorded sales from October 2-3, including two sales over $1,000. The highest sale was a 2021 Panini Prizm Rookie "No Huddle" Gold Refractor Auto card graded PSA 10, which sold for $1,500. This reflects a broader trend of market growth for Jones' cards since the start of the 2025 NFL season, with his 2021 Panini Prizm Rookie Silver PSA 10 card increasing in value by 233% to $69.99 over 27 sales, and a peak sale of $99.99 on October 8.

Jones joined the 49ers on a two-year, $8.4 million deal as a backup to Purdy, who signed a five-year, $265 million extension before the season. With Purdy week-to-week due to injury, Jones has the opportunity to continue contributing to the offense. The upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who also hold a 4-1 record, will test Jones further, potentially affecting his market depending on whether he secures a fourth win or suffers his first loss as starter.