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Jaguars Stun 49ers with Defensive Masterclass and Punt Return TD
28 Sep
Summary
- Jaguars force 4 turnovers, score 17 points off them
- Etienne's 48-yard TD run after forced fumble
- Washington's 87-yard punt return TD, Jaguars' first since 2017
In a thrilling matchup on Sunday, the Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a surprise 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The Jaguars' opportunistic defense was the key to their success, forcing 4 turnovers and converting them into 17 points.
Rookie running back Travis Etienne had a standout performance, rushing for 124 yards on 19 carries, including a 48-yard touchdown run after a forced fumble by Dennis Gardeck. Quarterback Trevor Lawrence also threw a 4-yard TD pass to Hunter Long following one of Brock Purdy's two interceptions.
The game-sealing play came late in the fourth quarter when former 49ers star Arik Armstead strip-sacked Purdy, and Foyesade Oluokun recovered the fumble. Earlier, Parker Washington had returned a punt 87 yards for the Jaguars' first punt return touchdown since 2017.
Despite Purdy's 309 passing yards and two touchdowns, the 49ers' three turnovers proved costly as the Jaguars improved to 3-1 on the season. This marks the Jaguars' fifth road win in 20 trips to the West Coast, a significant achievement for the team.
