Eric Edholm, Lead Draft Writer
“The San Francisco defense held, and Mac Jones rallied the team down the field to set up the game-winning kick for a huge divisional win and a 3-0 start. Ricky Pearsall was quiet in the first 20 minutes but ultimately came up with big catch after big catch, including a massive deep grab on fourth-and-2 in the final quarter.”
Nick Wagoner, ESPN NFL Nation
“Nick Bosa tore the ACL in his right knee against the Cardinals, and he will miss the rest of the campaign. This means the Niners will have to lean even more into a youth movement that already saw them install eight starters who were not in the starting lineup in Week 1 of 2024… As left tackle Trent Williams put it Sunday, the 49ers will need three or four guys to help fill Bosa’s shoes.”
Pete Prisco, CBS Sports Senior Writer
“At 3-0, they are finding a way to win games.”
Chad Graff and Josh Kendall, Senior Writers
“Even while changing quarterbacks and playing without receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Jauan Jennings, the 49ers keep rolling along, taking advantage of an easy early schedule.”
Ralph Vacchiano, NFL Reporter
“They’re 3-0 overall and 2-0 with Mac Jones at quarterback, proving once again that Kyle Shanahan is one of the best coaches in the NFL.”
Frank Schwab, Senior Reporter
“They have been without some fantastic players, and yet they’re 3-0 with two huge divisional wins. They have beaten the Cardinals and Seahawks, who have not lost to a team other than the 49ers. It has been an impressive start.”