The Jacksonville Jaguars traveled to the West Coast and got a much-needed win over the San Fransico 49ers. This win now puts them at 3-1 and tied for first place in the AFC South. This game gave the 49ers their first loss of the season.
Key Plays & Turning Points
Turnovers & Defensive Impact
- The Jaguars forced four turnovers.
- One of the biggest plays came late: Arik Armstead, a former 49ers player, strip-sacked Brock Purdy, and Foyesade Oluokun recovered the fumble with under 3 minutes remaining, effectively sealing the game.
- Jacksonville converted takeaways into points: 17 points off turnovers.
Offense & Special Teams Highlights
- Travis Etienne powered the Jaguars’ ground game with 124 rushing yards and a touchdown.
- Trevor Lawrence threw for 174 yards and one touchdown (on 21-for-31 passing).
- The Jaguars’ special teams delivered a major boost: Parker Washington returned a punt 87 yards for a touchdown — their first punt return TD in eight seasons.
- That punt return widened Jacksonville’s lead to 26–14 in the 3rd quarter.
49ers Side
- Brock Purdy completed 22 of 38 passes for 309 yards and 2 touchdowns, but the turnovers hurt him.
- Christian McCaffrey had 141 yards from scrimmage (92 yards receiving) and a TD.
- San Francisco managed to cut into the deficit with a 21-yard touchdown to Jake Tonges in the fourth quarter.
- A 47-yard field goal attempt by Jacksonville’s Cam Little missed, giving the 49ers momentum. Francisco Chronicle+3
Injuries & Drama
- Jaguars injuries:
- Travon Walker exited with a wrist injury in the first half and didn’t return.
- Eric Murray left with a neck injury in the second half.
- 49ers injury:
- WR Ricky Pearsall left in the third quarter with a knee injury.
- Off the field, emotions flared after the game. Head coach Liam Coen and 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh were involved in a heated exchange. Saleh had earlier accused Jacksonville of using an “advanced signal-stealing” system (allegedly legal), which Coen strongly rejected.
Stats Snapshot & Observations
CategoryJacksonvilleSan Francisco
Total yards
325
389
Rushing
151 yards
83 yards
Passing
174 yards
306 yards
Turnovers forced
4
0
Points off turnovers
17
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