For the first month of the season, the San Franciso 49ers’ special teams unit has struggled. Whether it’s a blocked punt, a successful fake punt from the opponent or soft coverage on returns, special teams have hurt the 49ers at times to start the 2024 campaign.
However, Sunday in Santa Clara against the Arizona Cardinals was a different story. With the Cardinals driving to set up a field goal attempt in the second quarter of Week 5, the special teams unit delivered.
Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott got up in the air to block a 44-yard field goal. Once Elliott got a hand on the ball, Deommodore Lenior did the rest, scooping the ball up for a long touchdown return.
Via @NFL on Twitter:
A fantastic block by Jordan Elliott 🚫
📺: #AZvsSF on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/bP8CaJP6bs— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2024
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