49ers’ Jauan Jennings looking to shine in encore when Pats visit

SANTA CLARA — Heard the story of the seventh-round pick who morphs into a 49ers’ offensive star? No, not the Brock Purdy story.

Jauan Jennings preceded Purdy’s draft class by two years. And yet there they were Sunday with Jennings catching all three of Purdy’s touchdown passes. They combined for 11 receptions and 175 yards overall, and that still wasn’t enough to prevent a 27-24 loss to the host Los Angeles Rams.

Jennings is eager for Sunday’s encore when the 49ers (1-2) host the New England Patriots (1-2).