Jauan Jennings became the target of frustration from two Detroit Lions players during the San Francisco 49ers’ attempt at their first touchdown. However, not all the blame falls on the opposing players, as Jennings reportedly initiated the altercation with a hard tackle on one of them, which led to him being slapped.
Lions player Terrion Arnold found himself at the center of an unusual play during the game against the 49ers. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings executed an uncommon block, shoving Arnold into the back of the end zone and eventually knocking him to the ground. Arnold’s teammate, Kerby Joseph, responded by pushing Jennings into the first-row VIP stands. While on the ground, Arnold slapped Jennings on the helmet.
Kerby Joseph had a productive night beyond the scuffle, recording multiple tackles and intercepting Brock Purdy twice. Despite the heated altercation, the referees limited their response to yellow flags on the field, though all three players—Jennings, Arnold, and Joseph—could face fines in the coming days.
Jennings’ performance was a mixed bag. He managed seven receptions on ten targets for 67 yards but failed to find the end zone. Adding to the 49ers’ struggles, Jennings and Deebo Samuel both lost fumbles during the game.
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Jennings Opens Up About His Love for Blocking
After the 49ers’ loss, Jennings addressed his aggressive play style, particularly his penchant for blocking. “I’ve enjoyed it since I was a little kid,” Jennings admitted. “Being a bad kid, sometimes my mama whooped me, so now I get to whoop on somebody else.”
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Jennings’ love for physicality has cost him in the past—he was fined $21,855 in 2023 for a similar incident, the only fine of his NFL career so far. However, after Week 17’s events, a second fine seems likely. Meanwhile, Joseph has been fined twice in 2024, and Arnold has received one fine this season.
