49ers’ Jauan Jennings reveals why he pump-faked Colts fan with touchdown ball on Monday Night Football originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jauan Jennings reeled in a sweet touchdown catch from Brock Purdy on Monday night, and then the San Francisco 49ers‘ WR ran toward the stands.
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It looked like he was considering handing the TD football to a fan, but when he got there on the road, all he saw was a group of Indianapolis Colts fans.
So instead of giving the ball away, Jennings faked a toss and kept it for himself.
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It’s a moment that got a lot of attention, so during Tuesday’s media availability, Jennings was asked about it.
He had a simple explanation.
“She didn’t have any 49ers gear on,” Jennings said, “so that’s what she got.”
Seems like fair logic.
Jennings and the 49ers sure got the last laugh, too.
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Brock Purdy threw five touchdowns, the ‘Niners defense added a pick-6, and they won 48-27 to spoil the Philip Rivers party in Indy.
Not a bad night at the office for the visitors, but pretty rough for the home fans.
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