(Video) Lions Terrion Arnold survives ejection even after slapping 49ers Jauan Jennings
49ers' Jauan Jennings and Lions' Terrion Arnold's passion took over midway through their Monday night fixture and Arnold slapped the wideout.
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Jauan Jennings and Terrion Arnold fought with each other (Image via IMAGO/X)
The tension level in the Monday night fixture between the San Francisco 49ers and the Detroit Lions reached new levels after a fight between Jauan Jennings and Terrion Arnold broke out near the Lions’ red zone. Even though the fixture carried little value because the 49ers were out of the playoff race, it was a matter of pride because no team wants to lose against divisional rivals.
There was one silver lining for the 49ers. A win for Kyle Shanahan’s team would have a devastating effect on the Lions and their bid for the top seed in the NFC, with the Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles both winning their games this week. The teams entered Levi’s Stadium to secure a win.
49ers took a shock lead, putting the pressure on the Lions. It showed up when the Niners wide receiver Jauan Jennings and Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold found themselves entangled in a heated altercation.
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) December 31, 2024
Jennings held on to Arnold and pushed him into the Lions’ end zone, almost ramming through the padded railing.
George Kittle stepped in to separate Jauan Jennings and Terrion Arnold
The referees threw multiple flags, but the two athletes launched themselves with the help of Lions’ Kerby Joseph, who pushed the wideout into the stands to continue their fight. Arnold took advantage of the situation and sneaked in a slap to Jennings’ facemask before being separated.
George Kittle, who passed 1000 yards for the season (4th in a row) had to take Jennings away to prevent further escalation. Fans on social media admired Jennings and Arnold’s passion for the game and not giving up an inch to each other.
Following his heroics in Super Bowl LVIII in which he threw and caught one touchdown, Jennings has been a regular contributor for the 49ers. The 27-year-old has had more snaps due to the absence of Brandon Aiyuk through injury this season. In 13 games Jennings caught 63 passes for 856 yards and 6 touchdowns.
The Tennessee graduate signed a two-year contract extension worth $15.4 million in March. He will enter free agency after the end of the 2025 season. However, the Niners need someone like Jauan Jennings in their arsenal to bring the spark.
As for Terrion Arnold, the Lions drafted the former Alabama defensive back in the first round this year. Since then, he has been ever-present in the Lions backline, contributing 52 combined tackles and 9 pass deflections. He signed a four-year, $14.34 million contract, which includes $7.25 million and is fully guaranteed.
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