By JOSH DUBOW
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Parker Washington had Jacksonville’s first punt return landing in eight seasons and the Jaguars opportunistic protection delivered 4 extra takeaways in a 26-21 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
Former Niners star Arik Armstead’s strip-sack of Brock Purdy with lower than three minutes to play sealed the win for the Jaguars (3-1).
The Jaguars have generated not less than three takeaways in all 4 video games this season, and have 4 extra takeaways than that they had in the whole 2024 season. They turned these into 17 factors in opposition to the 49ers (3-1) highlighted by Travis Etienne’s 48-yard run one play after Dennis Gardeck compelled a fumble by Luke Farrell within the second quarter.
Trevor Lawrence then threw a 4-yard TD move to Hunter Lengthy following the primary of Purdy’s two interceptions for the 49ers to provide the Jaguars their second 3-1 begin prior to now 18 seasons.
Jacksonville constructed the result in 26-14 when Washington returned a punt 87 yards for the Jaguars first punt return TD since Jaydon Mickens had one in 2017
Purdy threw a 21-yard TD move to Jake Tonges with 7:41 to play to chop the deficit to 26-21 and San Francisco had an opportunity for a comeback after Cam Little missed a 47-yard subject objective.
However Armstead broke by on the second play of the following drive and knocked the ball free from Purdy. Foyesade Oluokun recovered to provide the Jaguars their fifth highway win ever in 20 journeys to the West Coast.
Purdy wasn’t sharp in his first recreation again after lacking two video games with a toe harm. He went 22 for 38 for 309 yards and two touchdowns however the three turnovers proved expensive. Etienne completed with 124 yards dashing on 19 carries for Jacksonville.
Accidents
Jaguars: DE Travon Walker left within the first half with a wrist harm and didn’t return. … S Eric Murray (neck) left within the second half.
49ers: WR Ricky Pearsall left within the third quarter with a knee harm and didn’t return.
Up subsequent
Jaguars: Host Kansas Metropolis on Oct. 6.
49ers: Go to the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday evening.
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