Jaguars Beat 49ers 26-21; Sign-Stealing Claim

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the San Francisco 49ers 26-21 in Santa Clara, improving to 3-1 and into a tie for the AFC South. Jacksonville’s defense forced four turnovers, which were converted into 17 points, and Arik Armstead’s late strip-sack sealed the victory. Parker Washington returned a punt 87 yards for Jacksonville’s first punt-return touchdown since 2017; Travis Etienne rushed for 124 yards and Trevor Lawrence led the late clock‑killing drive. Brock Purdy, returning from a toe injury, threw for 309 yards and two touchdowns but committed three turnovers. The win marked coach Liam Coen’s first road victory and Jacksonville’s first West Coast win in nearly a decade; Coen praised the team’s toughness after multiple starters missed time. The game also featured a sideline confrontation after 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh accused the Jaguars of legal sign‑stealing — drawing a public rebuke from Kyle Shanahan — and San Francisco was hampered by turnovers, penalties, injuries and a weakened pass rush without Nick Bosa.