Jennings played his first game since Brandon Aiyuk (knee) was lost for the season in Week 10 at Tampa Bay, and Jennings looked awesome with seven catches for 93 yards on 11 targets for 16.3 PPR points. I'm going to start Jennings as a No. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues again in Week 11 against Seattle, and this is a great matchup. The Seahawks are No. 8 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and 10 receivers have scored at least 16.0 PPR points against Seattle in the past six games.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Leading receiver Sunday
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Jennings (hip) finished with seven receptions (11 targets) for 93 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over Tampa Bay.
Jennings returned from a two-game absence (three weeks including the bye) and wound up leading the 49ers in receiving yards. The veteran slot man was also elevated to No. 2 on the depth chart following Brandon Aiyuk's (knee) season-ending injury, which occurred in the same contest Jennings suffered his hip injury. With good health and a larger role on offense, Jennings is looking like a hot pickup in fantasy for the second time this campaign. The 26-year-old can be considered a strong flex option heading into next Sunday's tilt against Seattle.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Sleeper WRs
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I'm hopeful that Jennings will make his return to the field in Week 10 at Tampa Bay after missing the past two games with a hip injury. Brandon Aiyuk (knee) is out for the season, and Jennings will be the No. 2 receiver for the 49ers opposite Deebo Samuel. Jennings has four games this season with at least five targets, and he scored at least 11.4 PPR points in three of them. This week, he has a great matchup against the Buccaneers, who are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Eight receivers have scored at least 12.6 PPR points against Tampa Bay in the past five games, which bodes well for Samuel and Jennings in Week 10.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Cleared to return this week
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Jennings (hip) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game in Tampa Bay, Brianna Dix of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Jennings will return from a two-game absence after upgrading to full practice participation at the end of the week. Meanwhile, Deebo Samuel (oblique/rib) is listed as questionable and Chris Conley (hamstring) ruled out, potentially giving Jennings a bigger role in the gameplan, although Samuel seems to be on track to play.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Remains limited in practice
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Jennings (hip) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Jennings is attempting to put the hip injury that sidelined him Weeks 7 and 8 in the rearview mirror, but he so far has managed a pair of capped sessions coming out of the 49ers' Week 9 bye. Friday's practice thus should be key for how he's listed heading into the weekend, and if he's able to return for Sunday's contest in Tampa Bay, he'll fill a key role in San Francisco's pass game with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Limited Wednesday
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Jennings (hip) will be a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Jennings has been sidelined since Week 6 due to a hip injury, missing two contests as a result. With the benefit of a Week 9 bye, he's now ramping up his activity level in advance of Sunday's game in Tampa Bay. If he's able to return to action this weekend, Jennings likely will serve as one of the 49ers' starting wide receivers alongside Deebo Samuel (oblique/ribs) due to Brandon Aiyuk (knee) being out for the season due to ACL and MCL tears.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Expected back after bye
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Jennings (hip) is expected to return following San Francisco's Week 9 bye, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Jennings missed Weeks 7 and 8 with the hip issue, and the team could really use him with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) done for the season, Chris Conley (hamstring) week-to-week and Deebo Samuel coming off pneumonia and now dealing with oblique and rib strains. Once he's back, Jennings is expected to take on a full-time role for the remainder of the season.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Missing second straight game
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Jennings (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Jennings will be sidelined for a second game in a row after he continued to miss practice time this week while tending to a hip injury. With a bye on tap Week 9 to provide him with additional healing time, Jennings should have a good chance at being ready to go when the 49ers return to action Sunday, Nov. 10 at Tampa Bay, provided he doesn't experience any setbacks with the hip when he eventually returns to practice. Once he's healthy, Jennings should be in store for a regular starting role for the rest of the campaign after the 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on injured reserve this week with season-ending ACL and MCL tears.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Still not practicing
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Jennings (hip) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Jennings has yet to log any on-field work since he showed up on the 49ers' injury report last Wednesday with a hip issue. Meanwhile, the top of the 49ers' receiving corps is compromised, with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) out for the season and Deebo Samuel (wrist) in recovery mode from pneumonia. Samuel was able to log a limited practice Thursday, so he seemingly has a better chance than Jennings to be available Sunday against the Cowboys.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Week 8 Waiver Priority List
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The 49ers lost Brandon Aiyuk (knee) for the season, and Deebo Samuel (illness) is dealing with pneumonia. George Kittle (foot) is also banged up, but we expect him to play in Week 8 against Dallas. Jennings missed Week 7 against Kansas City with a hip injury, but Kyle Shanahan said he hopes Jennings will return in Week 8. He should benefit with just Aiyuk out, but Jennings will be a potential starter in all leagues if Samuel misses time as well. Jennings has three games this season with at least five targets, and he scored at least 11.4 PPR points in all of those outings. I would add Jennings for at least 15 percent of your remaining FAB. In deeper leagues, you should also add Ricky Pearsall (13 percent rostered), who made his NFL debut in Week 7 against Kansas City with three catches for 21 yards on five targets. He will hopefully take on a bigger role as the season goes on, and he's worth adding for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Chance to play Week 8
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Head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday's 28-18 loss to the Chiefs that the 49ers hope to get Jennings (hip) back for Week 8 against the Cowboys, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Jennings didn't practice in any capacity prior to sitting out Sunday's loss, but the team's optimism regarding his Week 8 status suggests Jennings isn't looking at an extended absence. That may not be the case for fellow 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (knee), who is feared to have suffered a season-ending ACL tear against Kansas City. Jennings has proven capable of stepping up when the 49ers are shorthanded at wide receiver, as he had 175 receiving yards and three touchdowns in Week 3.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Ruled out for Week 7
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Jennings (hip) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Jennings didn't practice at all this week, leaving the 49ers with Chris Conley, Ronnie Bell and rookies Jacob Cowing and Ricky Pearsall (chest) as the WR choices behind Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel (wrist). While Pearsall's status as a first-round pick makes him the one with the most long-term fantasy interest, he may not have much of a role after spending the first six weeks of the season on the reserve/non-football injury list due to injuries sustained in a shooting. Conley is the favorite to get the most snaps, although it's far from a sure thing. Jennings' next chance to play is a Week 8 game against the Cowboys on Sunday, Oct. 27.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Missing practice with hip injury
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Jennings won't practice Wednesday due to a hip injury, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
The hip issue is a new concern for San Francisco's No. 3 receiver, who is coming off a 3-27-0 receiving line (five targets) in last Thursday's 36-24 win over Seattle. Jennings has just seven catches for 128 yards in three games since erupting for a 11-175-3 receiving line Week 3 against the Rams, as he's been operating as the fourth option in San Francisco's passing game ever since Deebo Samuel and George Kittle returned from their respective injuries.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Leads team in receiving Sunday
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Jennings turned three receptions (six targets) into 88 yards in Sunday's 30-13 victory over New England.
Jennings failed to replicate last week's three-score performance for eager fantasy managers, but the veteran receiver still led the 49ers in targets and receiving yards, and that was with fellow starters Deebo Samuel (calf) and Brandon Aiyuk both active. San Francisco's slot man remains a hot play in fantasy while his role on offense remains enlarged sans Christian McCaffrey (calf/Achilles). The case can be made for Jennings to start in nearly any format, given his recent production and a favorable home matchup against Arizona on tap for Week 5.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Week 4 Adds (WR Preview)
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I was skeptical of Jennings last week, and that looks silly now. But I think it's important to remember why someone might be skeptical. He scored 51 Fantasy points all of last season. I would still expect Brandon Aiyuk to be the best wide receiver for the 49ers this week. All that being said, you can't ignore a guy who just scored 46.5 PPR Fantasy points, and Jennings should be rostered everywhere. He's also a start for all of you playing in three wide receiver leagues.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Goes for three TDs
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Jennings hauled in 11 of his 12 targets for 175 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Rams.
Jennings filled in for a couple of injured 49ers receiving options Sunday, benefitting greatly from the promotion to deliver three scores and big-time receiving numbers for fantasy managers. San Francisco suffered the loss sans multiple superstars, but Jennings proved that he can elevate his game when called upon. The veteran slot man will undoubtedly be a hot waiver pickup ahead of Week 4 action in fantasy leagues in which he hasn't already been snapped up.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Sleeper WRs
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The 49ers are extremely beat up right now, with Christian McCaffrey (calf), Deebo Samuel (calf), and George Kittle (hamstring) all hurt heading into Week 3 at the Rams. That makes Brandon Aiyuk a potential star in all leagues, and Jennings is a sleeper to use as a No. 3 receiver. He had a quality outing in Week 1 against the Jets with five catches for 64 yards on five targets, but he only managed two catches for 37 yards on four targets in Week 2 at Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for Jennings to be second on the team in targets behind Aiyuk, and hopefully, Brock Purdy leans on Jennings against the Rams.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Nabs two receptions Sunday
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Jennings (ankle) had two receptions (on four targets) for 37 yards in Sunday's 23-17 loss to Minnesota.
Jennings carried a questionable tag through the practice week after picking up an ankle injury Week 1 against the Jets. The veteran slot receiver was cleared from the injury report prior to kickoff, producing a stereotypical receiving line for those in deep leagues. A healthy Jennings should make for a high-floor, low-ceiling fantasy option against the Rams on Sunday.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Inks two-year deal
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Jennings and the 49ers agreed Wednesday on a two-year deal worth up to $15.4 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Niners gave Jennings a second-round restricted free agent tender in March. Given that it was unlikely any team would give up a pick that early for the right to pay Jennings a considerable contract, a trade was the only other viable option. Both parties were able to avoid that situation with this new deal, which is akin to a one-year extension that keeps him with San Francisco through the 2025 season. Jennings will be back to fill the No. 3 wide receiver role behind Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk during the upcoming campaign.
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49ers' Jauan Jennings: Gets second-round tender
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The Niners gave Jennings a second-round restricted free agent tender Monday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
This gives the Niners the right to match any offer Jennings receives from another team, with a second-round pick coming back in return if they decline. No team is going to give up a pick that early for the right to hand Jennings a considerable contract, meaning a trade is now the only way he'd end up on a new team for 2024. While he hasn't seen many targets as the No. 3 receiver in a loaded offense, Jennings had Super Bowl MVP hype at one point in the big game when it looked like the Niners might win and he had a passing TD and a receiving score. Fantasy relevance in 2024 seems unlikely if fellow wide receivers Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel both are on the team and healthy.