WATCH: 49ers failing to block Chiefs’ Chris Jones during crucial 3rd down play in OT eventually cost them the Super Bowl

Chris Jones and the Chiefs defeated the 49ers on Sunday in a thrilling Super Bowl game.

WATCH: 49ers failing to block Chiefs’ Chris Jones during crucial 3rd down play in OT eventually cost them the Super Bowl

49ers failed to block Chris Jones in crucial 3rd down play (Images via X and Imago)

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs, led by their star quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, secured a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in their Super Bowl matchup. Following the Niners’ loss, NFL fans started pointing out a crucial play where the 49ers failed to block Chris Jones. Fans believe that play costed the game for the San Francisco-based football team.

During the overtime, the scores were tied at 19 points each, and the 49ers were facing a crucial 3rd down and 4 in the red zone. Brock Purdy, who took the snap from the shotgun position, immediately felt the pressure from an unblocked Chris Jones and had to throw away the ball to avoid getting sacked.

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During the play, Chris Jones, the star defensive lineman, was left untouched, and that eventually led to Purdy throwing the ball despite having Brandon Aiyuk wide open on the other side. Purdy just didn’t have enough time to turn his body around and throw a pass to wide-open Aiyuk with Jones getting on his face.

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The short video of that 3rd down play went viral on social media and accumulated more than 2.1 million views within just days of posting. Fans on social media couldn’t believe the 49ers left Chris Jones unblocked during such a crucial moment of the game. Check out the footage attached below.

Nonetheless, after the failed 3rd downplay, the 49ers had to settle for a field goal. And then, the Chiefs managed to march 75 yards and scored a game-winning touchdown on the next drive.

Chris Jones opens about the 3rd down play in overtime

Following their Super Bowl victory, the Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones addressed the 3rd down play, where he was left unblocked. Just like everyone else, Jones also believed the Niners simply blew the play and their chance at the Super Bowl title.

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Chris Jones (Via Imago)
I think they blew a play.... Nobody blocked me.
Chris Jones told the reporters

Nonetheless, the Chiefs defensive tackle just finished another remarkable season. He registered 10.5 sacks and was named to the Pro Bowl and the first-team All-Pro squad despite missing several games due to contract issues. Besides, he capped it off with a Super Bowl championship ring.

Heading into the 2024 off-season, Jones will be a free agent and will certainly attract many offers around the league. However, he is expected to sign a long-term contract extension with the Kansas City-based franchise, according to reports.

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