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Jauan Jennings' Late Surge Elevates 49ers Entering NFC West Decider

His red-zone surge has turned him into a pivotal target entering a division-deciding Week 18.

Overview

  • Since Brock Purdy returned in Week 11, Jennings has 23 catches for 284 yards and six touchdowns, scoring in seven of his past eight games with a go-ahead 38-yard TD against the Bears in Week 17.
  • For the season he has 51 receptions for 608 yards and nine touchdowns, which is tied for seventh in the NFL, and one more score would make him the first 49ers wide receiver with double-digit TDs since Terrell Owens in 2002.
  • Kyle Shanahan said his Week 6 sideline argument with Jennings was resolved immediately and credited the exchange with helping the receiver reset and produce down the stretch.
  • Coaches highlight Jennings’ toughness after calf, ankle, shoulder and rib injuries limited early-season practice time, with offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak calling him a reliable red-zone target.
  • San Francisco has clinched a playoff berth and will host Seattle in Week 18 with the NFC West title and home-field advantage at stake, as Jennings finishes an incentive-based year before free agency.