Jennings, Bell left frustrated, speechless by 49ers’ brutal loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
INGLEWOOD — After a historic performance in the 49ers’ heartbreaking 27-24 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, Jauan Jennings snuck out of the locker room without a word.
The wide receiver caught 11 of his 12 targets for 175 yards and three touchdowns, making him only the third player in franchise history to achieve the feat, joining George Kittle (2023) and Jerry Rice (1995).
The last #49ers player to record three receiving touchdowns
TE George Kittle – Oct. 8, 2023 vs. Dallas
WR Jerry Rice – Jan. 29, 1995 vs. San Diego Chargers
And now…
WR Jauan Jennings – Sept. 22, 2024 vs. LA Rams
— Jennifer Lee Chan – threads @jenniferleechan (@jenniferleechan) September 22, 2024
Jennings was seen in the locker room after the game but did not want to discuss his performance, frustrated by the loss, and rightfully so.
The 49ers could not get out of their own way in a winnable game over a decimated Rams team that had placed 11 players on injured reserve before Sunday’s kickoff. Now, Jennings’ breakout performance becomes a standout, but inconsequential, statistic in a divisional loss.
Mistakes in all phases of the game, including dropped passes, missed field goals, and botched coverage that allowed explosive Rams plays all contributed to the loss that diminished the significance of Jennings’ performance.
On Sunday, Jennings also became just the second player in franchise history to register 10 or more receptions, 150 or more receiving yards and three or more receiving touchdowns in a single game, joining Jerry Rice, who accomplished the feat three times.
While it’s not a complete surprise that the fourth-year wideout dodged reporters in the locker room, another player who was unwilling to face the music could be seen as less acceptable.
Ronnie Bell was the first 49ers player to leave the locker room, walking out while camera crews and reporters waited…
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Publish date : 2024-09-23 02:55:11
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