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Jauan Jennings’ TD Run Puts 49ers on Edge Entering NFC West Decider vs Seahawks

Kyle Shanahan says a Week 6 sideline flare-up with Jennings proved constructive.

Overview

  • San Francisco has clinched a playoff berth and will host Seattle in Week 18, where the winner secures the NFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs.
  • Since Brock Purdy’s Week 11 return, Jennings has posted 23 receptions for 284 yards and six touchdowns, including a pivotal fourth-quarter score in the Week 17 win over the Bears.
  • Jennings has six touchdowns in his past five games and has scored in seven of his last eight appearances.
  • Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak highlighted Jennings as a key red-zone target due to his size and competitiveness, crediting his readiness on the decisive late play against Chicago.
  • Purdy publicly praised Jennings’ toughness and reliability and expressed a desire to keep playing with him, as the receiver heads toward free agency after resolving a preseason contract dispute with incentives.