Jaguars’ Mac Jones Hyped as QB1 Material By NFL Fans After Preseason Win vs. Falcons

Andrew PetersAugust 24, 2024

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After his time with the New England Patriots came to an end this offseason, Mac Jones is proving he’s still capable of being a starting quarterback.

The Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller has put together a strong preseason, capping it off with a solid performance in a 31-0 win against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. Jones finished the matchup with 113 passing yards and a touchdown on 13-of-18 passing.

After another impressive outing, fans argued that Jones could start for a number of NFL teams.

Gersom 🧀🐏⛏️ @gersomgmI wouldn’t be surprised if Mac Jones followed a Baker Mayfield-esque NFL journey.

He is looking like a starter rn

NBAMVP @NBAMVPThe Raiders could really use Mac Jones as the starter with the options they have.

Savage @SavageSports_Why isn’t Mac Jones starting for the Vikings this season?

Feels like a no brainer. pic.twitter.com/8EGR1ZdNsI

c @uncazeMac Jones would make the Vikings a playoff team.

99 @passthechillGiants should legit go after mac Jones he’s better than Daniel Jones and better than these dudes coming in in this class

Venus Cruz @cruzvvvvMac Jones is a starting Qb in the NFL

Nick Perkins @NickyPerkssMac Jones should be a starting QB in the NFL. This guy is just too good to sit behind Trevor Lawrence pic.twitter.com/viaAEsskKd

Mike Kadlick @mikekadlickFormer #Patriots QB Mac Jones leads the NFL in passer rating this preseason: pic.twitter.com/QwQU0Z76mZ

Brandon James @BrandonJBrandenMac Jones might be the best back up in the league now

BossmanFantasyFootball @ThelBossmanFFI know it’s the preseason but Mac jones looks really good. This is what happens when you don’t have a defensive minded head coach with a rookie qb

CG @ChrisCards87Who’s buying low on mac jones? He’s looking solid this pre season

In his first preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jones had 98 passing yards on 9-of-11 passing. He followed that up by throwing for 210 passing yards and two touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Jones struggled in his final year with the Patriots last season, throwing for 2,120 passing yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 11 games. It was clear both he and New England needed a change, and getting a fresh start in Jacksonville could help Jones revamp his career.

While it’s unlikely Jones will dethrone Trevor Lawrence as the Jags’ starting quarterback this season, Jacksonville can rest assured that he could hold his own if he’s called upon this year. Jones will also be a free agent next offseason, so he could find his way to a new team and return to a starting role.