**Title:** 49ers’ Lenoir Headbutts Seahawks’ Smith-Njigba in Playoff Clash
**Meta Description:** Deommodore Lenoir’s headbutt on Jaxon Smith-Njigba highlights a heated moment in the 49ers’ playoff loss to the Seahawks, who won 41-6.
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**Headline:** Heated Moment: 49ers’ Deommodore Lenoir Headbutts Seahawks’ Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Playoff Loss
In a dramatic playoff matchup on Saturday night, San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was involved in a controversial incident when he headbutted Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The altercation took place during the second half of the game, following a verbal exchange between the two players. Lenoir then forcefully struck Smith-Njigba’s facemask with his helmet, but no penalty was issued, as officials appeared to overlook the incident.
Despite the confrontation, Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks emerged victorious, defeating the 49ers 41-6. Smith-Njigba contributed to the win with three receptions for 19 yards and a touchdown. After the game, his brother took to social media to poke fun at Lenoir, stating, “Jax always wanted a little brother to bully. Welcome to the family.”
Lenoir recorded three tackles during the game, but the 49ers’ defense struggled against Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold and the potent Seattle offense, which amassed a total of 281 yards and forced three turnovers.
Reflecting on the game, Lenoir expressed that the outcome might have been different if the 49ers had been at full strength, stating, “To have them guys back, I mean, it’s gonna be a totally different game. But I mean, we can’t make no excuses. We had enough guys in here to get the job done. So I feel like it just ain’t going our favor today.”
Looking ahead, the Seahawks are set to face the winner of the divisional round game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears in the NFC Championship.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What happened between Deommodore Lenoir and Jaxon Smith-Njigba during the playoff game?**
A: Deommodore Lenoir headbutted Jaxon Smith-Njigba during the second half of the game, but no penalty was called for the incident.
