Mac Jones completed 17-of-30 passes for 177 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 49ers’ 26-15, Week 8 loss to the Texans.

Jones was willing to take plenty of chances downfield in this one, and after the 49ers bumbled to a first half with just one touchdown, Kyle Shanahan eventually found some concepts to work with in the second half. Jones connected with Jake Tonges on an easy play-action touchdown on the goal line, while George Kittle did the work in a crowd of three for the other score. A late pick trying to complete an 11-point comeback late is not surprising or all that worthy of shame. Jones had an 11.2 aDOT and was able to hunt deep as the 49ers added extra players in protection. If Jones is able to hold the starting job another week, he stumbles into an interesting spot against the Giants that could park him on the upper end of the QB2 line.