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Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers takeaways. Defense shines again, offense does enough
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The Jacksonville Jaguars (3-1) got the win out west against the San Francisco 49ers (3-1), 26-21.
The Jaguars got off to a good start. Largely thanks to two takeaways from Jacksonville's defense, the Jaguars took an 11-point advantage to the locker room.
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They faltered a bit in the second half, but after recording four takeaways in the game Jacksonville outlasted a scrappy performance by the 49ers.
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The offense didn't have it's best performance, especially in the second half where they allowed the Niners to outscore them 14-3. But thanks to heroics on special teams and defense, the Jaguars are going back to Duval with a win.
Here are our takeaways:
Parker Washington 's 87-yard punt return gives Jaguars life in second half
Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) drops back for a pass during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
All Parker Washington needed was one block.
Christian Braswell provided it to help spring wide receiver Parker Washington for an 87-yard punt return touchdown.
Washington sped his way past all pursuers to give the Jaguars a 26-14 late in the third quarter. It's the second punt return touchdown of his career and came as Jacksonville's offense started to sputter.
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Washington saw a larger load on offense due to Dyami Brown being inactive with a shoulder injury. But he made his biggest impact on special teams as the Jaguars held off a late push from the Niners.
"When you make a special teams play, it just sets the tone and it changed the momentum of the game," Washington told the Times-Union after the game. "I just stayed patient (on the play) and went back to what my training is and that's making the catch first and then just hitting it downhill. Those guys did a great job of blocking for me and I have to reward them at some point. I definitely want to get more of those."
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Jaguars log four takeaways, keep Niners' offense off the field
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Devin Lloyd #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars intercepts a pass intended for Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Jaguars entered the game with a league-high nine takeaways. They added four more to their total in the game against the 49ers.
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Devin Lloyd had the best game of his career, intercepting two passes while recording eight total tackles.
Foye Oluokun forced and recovered a fumble, Dennis Gardeck punched out a football from former Jaguar Luke Farrell and Andrew Wingard recovered a fumble.
But the biggest takeaway came in crunch time. Arik Armstead , who spent the first nine years of his career in San Francisco , knocked the football free from quarterback Brock Purdy to essentially seal the game.
Jacksonville's defense has been the most consistent part of the team through their first four games. They showed just how good they are against the 49ers and extended their league leading turnover differential.
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Travis Hunter makes impressive catch to extend Jacksonville's drive
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Travis Hunter #12 of the Jacksonville Jaguars meets fans prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Travis Hunter had his "Welcome to the NFL" moment at a good time.
With the Jaguars trying to play from deep in their own half, quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw a pass to Hunter that was a little high.
But Hunter sprung into the air to catch the pass, through contact, to keep the drive alive for Jacksonville. The 28-yard pass was the longest of Hunter's young career.
It's the best play Hunter has made through his first four games and came right on time.
The Jaguars went on to complete a 13-play, 89 yard drive which was capped by a Hunter Long touchdown reception.
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It wouldn't have happen without Hunter's big play.
Trevor Lawrence starts off hot, cools off in second half
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 28: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up prior to a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Lawrence has had an up and down start to his season.
He entered the game with four interceptions in four games including a fourth quarter one last week that allowed Houston to creep back into the game.
His start in San Francisco was as clean as he's played this year. Lawrnce completed 15-of-20 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown in the first half, helping the Jaguars to a 17-6 lead against the Niners.
Sep 28, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) celebrates a touchdown during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
His play didn't sustain in the second half, finishing the game 21-of-31 for 174 yards and one touchdown. But Lawrence took care off the ball finishing with his first game without a turnover this season.
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Lawrence was able to ice the game after Armstead's strip sack, finding Hunter Long for a short completion to pick up the final first down of the contest.
After a few kneel downs, Lawrence and the Jaguars sealed the deal and picked up their third victory of the season.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jaguars outlast San Francisco 49ers in west coast victory
