Bhan-Even Mac Jones had to admit it — the 49ers aren’t just surviving the storm, they’re thriving in it.Star after star goes down, but the team just keeps finding ways to dominate.

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Santa Clara, CA — The injuries keep coming, but so do the wins.
And this week, even Mac Jones couldn’t help but admire what the San Francisco 49ers have built — a machine that refuses to slow down, no matter who’s missing from the lineup.

In a recent interview, Jones opened up about what makes the 49ers different from the rest of the league — a culture he calls “the definition of resilience.”

“Every setback is an opportunity to prove ourselves,” Jones said. “They lose stars, they lose leaders, but somehow they just keep finding ways to dominate. That’s not luck — that’s identity.”

The 49ers have battled through one of the toughest stretches in the NFL this season — missing key players like Deebo Samuel, Trent Williams, and George Kittle at various points — yet they continue to play at an elite level, leading the NFC in total offense and defensive efficiency.

For Jones, it’s more than stats — it’s mentality.

“They don’t make excuses,” he added. “That locker room has belief. Every guy knows his job, and they play for something bigger than themselves. That’s rare.”

Analysts agree. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has built a system where adaptability is the core strength — where backups become difference-makers and “next man up” isn’t a slogan, but a standard.

The 49ers’ dominance despite adversity has become one of the defining stories of the season — and even rival players like Jones are taking notes.

“You can tell when a team’s connected,” Jones said. “That’s what makes the 49ers special. They don’t just play — they respond.”

As the postseason nears, San Francisco continues to look like the NFL’s most complete team — tough, focused, and fearless. Injuries may test them, but as Jones perfectly put it: