Tensions were high in the first quarter of Monday night’s game in between Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers.
The Lions were looking for another win to build momentum ahead of next week’s NFC North title game against the Minnesota Vikings, while 49ers they were hoping to save face from a disastrous and injury-riddled regular season that left them without a playoff berth.
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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph, #31, pushes San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, #15, during the first half at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
So it’s no wonder that several players had a heated argument.
The 49ers started the drive with a touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to Ricky Pearsall. However, before that play took place, players from both teams were penalized for fighting.
San Francisco wide receiver Jauan Jennings and Lions defensive back Terrion Arnold got into a fight. Jennings blocked Arnold in the finish. Kerby Joseph walked over and pushed Jennings into the stands as Arnold hit the player on the helmet.
Joseph and Jennings were penalized for unnecessary roughness. Joseph apologized after the game, but made it clear he would stick up for his teammates.
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“Also, man, I’ll ride for my brother, and I’ll protect him no matter what, right or wrong, but I’ll have his back,” he said, via Detroit Free Press. “Yes, it’s not a game.
“No. I don’t play it, especially with my cannon, man. It’s my cannon. I don’t let nobody play my cannon, man. I’m the only one who can mess it up and do whatever I want But I don’t play it , man, I feel like I’m my brother’s keeper, and I feel like it’s my job to protect them when my boys are in trouble.”
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, #15, and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, #0, hug after a play during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings, #15, and Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold, #0, scramble during the first quarter at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images)
Detroit won the game 40-34. Joseph had two interceptions – both on Purdy.
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Lions quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes while Jahmyr Gibbs ran for 117 yards and a touchdown.
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