San Francisco superstar speaks up to take responsibility after the 49ers let the Rams force overtime:"This is on me"

San Francisco, October 2, 2025

The thrilling matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams in NFL Week 5 concluded with a nail-biting 26-23 victory for the 49ers in overtime. However, equally noteworthy was the candid admission of responsibility from quarterback Mac Jones, who acknowledged his role in allowing the game to extend into OT.

The 49ers had a chance to seal the game in the fourth quarter when they led 23-20, thanks to a 59-yard field goal by kicker Eddy Pineiro. However, two consecutive three-and-out drives by the 49ers’ offense handed a golden opportunity to the Rams. Seizing the moment, Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles to a 48-yard field goal to tie the game at 23-23 with just 2 seconds remaining, forcing the game into overtime.

Jones, who had an otherwise impressive day statistically with 28/37 completions, 342 yards, and 2 touchdowns, saw his performance dip at critical moments. Under heavy pressure from the Rams’ defense and dealing with a knee sprain and forearm cramping, the 27-year-old QB couldn’t sustain the 49ers’ drive rhythm, leading to the team losing control of the clock late in the game.

In the locker room post-game, Jones was forthright in his reflection:
“This is on me. We had a chance to close out the game in the fourth quarter, but I didn’t get it done. I need to convert better on those third-down situations to not give the Rams another shot. I have to play more decisively to keep the team out of such dangerous spots.”

This admission quickly spread through the 49ers Nation community, where many fans praised Jones’ accountability, especially considering he was a backup QB stepping in amid the absence of Brock Purdy and several other key players. While there’s ongoing debate about the conservative play-calling from head coach Kyle Shanahan, Jones himself clearly recognized that a quarterback’s role is to sustain drives in clutch moments.

Ultimately, the 49ers’ defense bailed them out with a critical fourth-and-1 stop in overtime, paving the way for the game-winning field goal. But the message from Mac Jones post-game was clear: to become a true leader in San Francisco, he needs to turn those final minutes into a perfect closeout—rather than dragging the team into a risky OT.