Mac Jones: Fantasy| Career Earnings| Game Log| College

Michael McCorkle “Mac” Jones has had a roller-coaster career since his college days at Alabama. Once viewed as a rising star, his time in the NFL has had highs and lows — which reflect in his fantasy relevance, earnings, and game performance log. This article will explore:

• His college achievements

• His NFL / pro game logs & performance

• His contract & career earnings

• What that means for fantasy football

Early Life & College Career

Mac Jones was born September 5, 1998. He attended Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, where he was a successful high school player, ultimately committing to the University of Alabama.

Alabama: From Backup to Star

• 2018-2019: Jones began his college career behind Jalen Hurts and then Tua Tagovailoa. He saw limited action in 2018, but by 2019 he was stepping in more.

• 2020 Season: This was his breakout year. He threw for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns, and only 4 interceptions. His completion percentage was ~77.4%. He set NCAA records for completion percentage and passer rating (203.1) in the 2020 season.

• In key postseason games (SEC Championship + College Football Playoff) he shined: over three games, about 1,179 passing yards, 14 TDs to 1 INT.

College Game Logs & Notable Performances

• Against Ohio State in the 2020 CFP National Championship, Jones threw for ~475 yards.

• Throughout his college career (2018-2020), he amassed over 6,000 total offense yards (passing + rushing) for Alabama.

These stats built high expectations for his NFL transition, particularly among fantasy football players who value rookie QBs with strong college pedigree.

NFL / Professional Game Log & Performance

After being drafted, Mac Jones had varied success. Here’s a summary:

Detailed Game Logs

Looking at individual games in 2024 (with JAX), Jones had several decent performances:

• Week 18 vs. Colts: 20 / 32 | 225 yards | 1 TD | 1 INT.

• Week 17 vs. Titans: 15 / 22 | 174 yards | 2 TDs | 0 INT.

• Week 16 @ Raiders: 25 / 39 | 247 yards | 1 TD | 0 INT.

Even when the overall record was weak, some games gave fantasy managers hope.

Contract & Career Earnings

Understanding a player’s contract and earnings helps assess stability and expectations.

Contract Details

• In March 2025, Mac Jones signed a two-year deal with the San Francisco 49ers. The base was about $7 million, with $5 million guaranteed. The maximum value (with incentives or bonuses) could push toward $11.5 million.

• His contract has:

  • Average Annual Value (APY): ~$3.5-4.2 million depending on how one counts bonuses.

  • Guaranteed money: approx $4.75 million at signing.

Career Earnings

• As of mid-2025, Mac Jones has earned (in fully accrued cash) around $15.5 million from his contracts.

• Over the course of his NFL career, including base salaries, bonuses, etc., those figures reflect both his rookie deal and subsequent contracts. His rookie contract with the Patriots (4 years) was worth over $15.5 million.

Fantasy Relevance & Outlook

Fantasy football managers care about consistency, upside, and situation. Let’s analyze Jones in those contexts.

Early Fantasy Appeal

• Coming out of Alabama after the 2020 season, Jones was hot. His college stats indicated strong efficiency (completion percentage, passer rating), and people expected him to translate that to NFL fantasy output.

• In 2021, as a rookie, he produced ~3,800 yards, 22 TDs. That yielded solid fantasy numbers — though the Patriots offense wasn’t always explosive. Fantasy managers liked his floor more than his ceiling.

Decline & Inconsistency

• In 2022-2023 his fantasy output dropped. Turnovers increased, TDs decreased. That makes it harder to trust him in fantasy as a starter.

• With the Jaguars in 2024, he got a chance to start in several games — some good fantasy weeks but also many with low upside or negative turnovers. Handsome sale as a “sleeper” / backup QB option rather than a consistent starter.

Status Moving Forward

• As of his deal with the 49ers, Mac Jones is expected to serve primarily as a backup to Brock Purdy. That limits fantasy utility unless Purdy is injured or inefficient.

• Fantasy relevance will depend heavily on:

  1. Matchups

  2. Game script — whether the offense is trailing or needs high volume passing

  3. Consistency in decision making to reduce interceptions

  4. Health and who else is on the roster around him (receivers, coaching system)

Putting It All Together: Strengths, Weaknesses & Fantasy Strategy

Here are clear takeaways to help fantasy players or analysts decide how to view Mac Jones.

Strengths

• Highly accurate passer (especially in college); good completion percentage. College stats show elite efficiency.

• Experience: several full seasons as starter in the NFL. Understanding of pro defenses.

• Upside in spot starts: some games in 2024 showed he can move the ball effectively.

Weaknesses

• Turnovers: those interrupt promising fantasy weeks.

• Not an elite arm in terms of pushing the ball downfield regularly. Average Y/A has been moderate.

• Role uncertainty: As a backup, his chances to really shine are limited. Fantasy production will be sporadic unless starter is unavailable.

Fantasy Strategy

• Best viewed as a backup or by-committee starter in deeper leagues or ones that require QB depth.

• Valuable in superflex / two-QB leagues where QB depth is premium.

• Can be a streamer in matchups where the defense is weak against the pass.

• Monitor the 49ers’ QB situation closely; if Purdy is injured, Jones could be more than just a backup play.

• Avoid drafting him as a primary QB unless his surrounding cast improves markedly or he locks up more consistent starter usage.

Key Stats Snapshot

To help searchers and fantasy fans at a glance, here are stats & figures that tend to be used often in SEO-friendly queries.

• College Pass Yards (2020): ~4,500 yards.

• Completion % (2020): ~77.4%.

• College TD-INT (2020): 41 TDs, 4 INTs.

• NFL career passing yards (through 2024): ~10,590 yards.

• NFL TD-INT (career): ~54 TDs, ~44 interceptions.

• 2024 Season Stats: 1,672 passing yards; 8 TDs / 8 INTs; ~65.3% completion.

• Contract (2025-26): Two-year deal, base ~$7 million, $5 million guaranteed. Average around $3.5-4.2M depending on bonuses.

• Career Earnings (through his rookie + subsequent seasons): ~$15.5 million from contracts.

Verdict: Is Mac Jones a Buy, Hold, or Sell?

Depending on your fantasy format:

• Buy: Only if you need QB depth, or are in a superflex/2-QB league and want upside at low cost. Also useful to buy if Purdy is injured or underperforming.

• Hold: If you currently have him and don’t have strong alternatives; patience could pay off with spot starts.

• Sell: If in a redraft or shallow league where you can get a more reliable starter, Jones may be too risky.

In real NFL terms, his contract suggests teams view him as a capable veteran QB who may fill in, but not someone guaranteed to lead a championship-contending offense. His recent performance reflects that middle-ground: good enough to start, but also error prone.