In Super Bowl LVIII, San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver Jauan Jennings showcased a remarkable performance by becoming the second player in Super Bowl history to both throw and catch a touchdown pass in the same game. Jennings, who was once the highest-rated high school quarterback prospect of anyone in the game, threw the first touchdown of the match, a 21-yarder to Christian McCaffrey, marking a rare feat in Super Bowl history. This trick play not only put the 49ers ahead with a score of Niners 10, Chiefs 0 but also highlighted Jennings' versatility and skill. Despite Jennings' historic efforts and a lead retake in the fourth quarter with a score of 16-13, the 49ers suffered a devastating loss. Jennings' performance was a standout, making him one of the Super Bowl's most unlikely heroes, yet his achievements were overshadowed by the team's defeat.
49ers’ Jauan Jennings becomes 2nd player with a TD pass and catch in a Super Bowl https://t.co/QTP6r8TPTk
Jauan Jennings’ historic Super Bowl 2024 effort for naught in crushing 49ers loss https://t.co/pFkL9gMOQ1 https://t.co/Vz35JQjJBK
Jauan Jennings’ amazing Super Bowl performance goes for naught in 49ers’ devastating loss https://t.co/G38Jlohrjh
In the 49ers' crushing Super Bowl loss, Jauan Jennings made history. https://t.co/0gJU0VveYB
Jauan Jennings is one of Super Bowl’s most unlikely heroes ever for 49ers https://t.co/P2HG4JQwxG
49ers’ Jauan Jennings Joins Exclusive List of Non-QBs to Throw TD Pass in Super Bowl https://t.co/SB4eq1Sj99
Jauan Jennings just scored a touchdown, and the 49ers are back on top 16-13 after a missed extra point. What a play call there. MVP MVP #SuperBowl2024 #49ersvsChiefs #superbowlhalftime #NFL #SuperBowlLVlll Sign up https://t.co/b49BAG5W1d Subscribe for more AI videos. https://t.co/sbDeYB6s08
Jauan Jennings of the @49ers is the first WR in NFL history to both throw and catch a TD pass in a postseason game.
More Jauan Jennings history-making: He's just the 2nd player to throw & catch a TD pass in the same #SuperBowl -- Nick Foles being the other. 😂 #49ers #Chiefs #Eagles
Jauan Jennings Super Bowl MVP loading? 👀 He has thrown a TD pass and now caught one to give the Niners the lead! https://t.co/EZzIAD8mz9
BROCK PURDY STRIKE TO JAUAN JENNINGS 🎯 The Niners take the lead. 🍿 https://t.co/PR7JV7xqbz
JAUAN JENNINGS HAVE A GAME‼️ NINERS RETAKE THE LEAD IN THE 4TH 😤 (via @NFL) https://t.co/VoBEH3LFoN
.@49ers receiver Jauan Jennings from @BlackmanFtball and @Vol_Football has now thrown for a TD and caught a TD in #SuperBowlLVIII. https://t.co/JYkltdcsIg
49ERS TAKE BACK THE LEAD 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/OdxV4dcjT7
THE 49ERS PUNCH BACK 🥊 Jauan Jennings fights his way in to give San Francisco the lead. 🎥 @NFL | #SuperBowlLVIII https://t.co/tvsk31RHcL
Jauan Jennings SHAKES the defender off for the TD! 😱 #FTTB (via @NFL, CBS) https://t.co/O5fomrte1V
HERE. WE. GO. The @49ers re-take the lead in the 4th! (via @NFL) https://t.co/wjPCvGVE8a
Jauan Jennings has thrown and caught a TD. Extra point blocked. #FTTB #SuperBowl
#49ers WR Jauan Jennings with the catch on the slant and a tremendous effort to break through to the end zone. Jennings making a STRONG MVP case if Niners can hang on. Important extra point gets blocked. Niners making this as difficult as possible. 16-13 with 11:22 left.
Jauan Jennings, AGAIN! The #49ers have the lead back in #SuperBowlLVIII. Jennings is making his case for MVP. It's the first Super Bowl TD for Brock Purdy.
Watch: 49ers score first TD of Super Bowl with trick play https://t.co/eGTYaMPly7
Fun Fact: Jauan Jennings' cross-field 21-yarder to Christian McCaffrey is the 2nd TD pass thrown by a WR in #SuperBowl history. The 1st was when the #Steelers' Antwaan Randle El hit Hines Ward for a clinching 43-yard score in SB 40. #49ers #Chiefs #Seahawks https://t.co/4OPbjcQatC
49ers’ perfect Super Bowl trick play had WR Jauan Jennings throwing game’s first TD https://t.co/15nz3Pcbsl
49ers’ Super Bowl trick play TD engineered by former high school, college QB https://t.co/hwnrVGv5wW
Jauan Jennings just recorded his 1st NFL TD pass in the #SuperBowl He had one TD pass in college, and it was caught by Josh Dobbs. https://t.co/xpODmqNnCX
This angle of the 49ers trick play 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/UJg2tPlLeQ
Jauan Jennings plays wide receiver for the 49ers. But he was also the highest-rated high school QB prospect of anyone in this game—and just threw the first touchdown of Super Bowl LVIII. https://t.co/6ZXqlb4pId
First touchdown pass of game from Jauan Jennings. Of course.
Jauan Jennings' first NFL TD pass Had one vs. Texas A&M in 2016 ... Joshua Dobbs caught it
49ERS TRICK PLAY TO CMC FOR THE TD 🔥 (via @NFL) https://t.co/pgA0oAOwfG
Jauan Jennings throws his first Super Bowl TD pass! 🤯 #FTTB (via @NFL) https://t.co/vV5si7JPeo
Trick play TD for the 49ers https://t.co/2ZEVlbaAiz
Jauan Jennings with the first TD pass of Super Bowl LVIII. Niners 10, Chiefs 0.