INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones played with an obviously injured left knee against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, persevering to pass for 342 yards and two touchdowns in the 49ers’ 27-20 overtime victory.

After playing through his knee issue and subsequent cramping in his forearm, Jones received major praise from his teammates and coaches for his tenacity during the injury absence of Brock Purdy.

“Definitely a lot of things happened, but I feel good,” Jones said. “Just working through some stuff. I was able to play, so that’s all that matters. If I can protect myself, then it’s my job to be out there.”

Jones was making his third start of the season because of a turf toe injury to Purdy , San Francisco’s $265 million incumbent. Purdy is “week to week

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