Sports general assignment reporter/sports columnist
Jerry McDonald
Jerry McDonald is a Bay Area News Group sports general assignment writer and columnist for The Mercury News and East Bay Times with more than 40 years of experience. His duties include a concentration on the NFL and Major League Baseball. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism.
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Expertise: Pro sports, including the NFL and MLB
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49ers thriving on opening statements on offense and defense
The 49ers have scored 45 points and given up 13 after the opening series for each team after nine games.
49ers’ Shanahan not about to make too much of blowout win over Jaguars
49ers pleased with one-sided win over Jacksonville but coach Kyle Shanahan sees room for improvement.
49ers snap out of losing spell after Trent Williams returns. That’s no coincidence.
The 49ers' run offense suddenly broke out for 144 yards, and Brock Purdy had more time to throw, thanks to the All-Pro left tackle.
Who says Brock Purdy lacks magic? Not the 49ers after 34-3 win over Jaguars
Brock Purdy got away with a bad decision on an early touchdown pass, then was the best quarterback on a field that included former No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence.
McCaffrey comes up short of TD despite 49ers’ best efforts
Christian McCaffrey was kept out of the end zone but did just about everything else against Jacksonville.
49ers place Drake Jackson on injured reserve, will be out at least four games
49ers defensive end Drake Jackson heads to injured reserve and will miss at least four games.
By the numbers: Sizing up Christian McCaffrey’s 49ers’ touchdown streak against Lenny Moore
A look at the touchdown streaks of 49ers' running back Christian McCaffrey and the Baltimore Colts' Lenny Moore.
49ers’ injury updates: Trent Williams practices, but is no lock to face Jacksonville
Left tackle Trent Williams was practicing again on Friday, which could mean good news for the Jacksonville game.
49ers’ D-coordinator Steve Wilks downplays his move to the sideline
49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks explained the rationale for moving from the coaches box to the sideline.
49ers take aim at former ‘generational’ QB talent in Jaguars’ Trevor Lawrence
49ers' Clelin Ferrell, Austin Bryant know what they're up against in former Clemson teammate and Jacksonville QB Trevor Lawrence