Chris Jones and the Kansas City Chiefs emerged victorious over the San Francisco 49ers in an exhilarating Super Bowl showdown on Sunday. Following the defeat, NFL enthusiasts began highlighting a pivotal moment in the game where the 49ers failed to prevent Chris Jones from making a crucial play. This particular play is believed to have cost the San Francisco team the game.
During overtime, with both teams tied at 19 points, the 49ers found themselves facing a critical 3rd down and 4 in the redzone. Under immense pressure from an unblocked Chris Jones, the 49ers’ quarterback had no choice but to release the ball to avoid being sacked.
In this play, Chris Jones, an exceptional defensive lineman, went untouched, resulting in the quarterback throwing the ball despite having an open receiver on the opposite side. Unfortunately, due to Jones’ presence, the quarterback was unable to turn and pass to the wide-open receiver, Aiyuk.
A short video capturing this pivotal 3rd down play quickly went viral on social media, amassing over 2.1 million views within days. Fans expressed their disbelief at the 49ers’ failure to block Chris Jones during such a crucial moment in the game. You can watch the attached footage for yourself.
Despite the unsuccessful 3rd down play, the 49ers settled for a field goal. Subsequently, the Chiefs orchestrated a 75-yard drive and secured a game-winning touchdown on their next possession.
Following their Super Bowl triumph, Chris Jones, the Chiefs’ defensive tackle, addressed the unblocked 3rd down play. Like everyone else, Jones believed that the 49ers missed a significant opportunity and ultimately forfeited their chance at the Super Bowl title.
This type of situation should never occur. The most critical play of the game, and Chris Jones, the top defensive tackle in football, was left unblocked. If Jones had been blocked, Brandon Aiyuk would have been wide open for a touchdown. Jauan Jennings was also open.
Nevertheless, Chris Jones concluded yet another remarkable season. Despite missing several games due to contract issues, he recorded 10.5 sacks, earning him a spot in the Pro Bowl and the first-team All-Pro squad. To top it off, he obtained a Super Bowl championship ring.
As the 2024 off-season approaches, Jones will become a free agent and is expected to receive numerous offers from teams across the league. However, reports suggest that he will likely sign a long-term contract extension with the Kansas City-based franchise.
According to the Source firstsportz.com