Jason Kelce defends 49ers' banana motion amid rule change calls
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
During a recent discussion, Jason Kelce expressed his frustration with the criticism surrounding the San Francisco 49ers' innovative pre-snap 'banana motion' used by fullback Kyle Juszczyk. The motion has drawn scrutiny after the 49ers' strong start to the NFL season, including a 27-7 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. Kelce disagrees with the backlash, stating that there is nothing illegal about the technique and labeling the outrage as largely fabricated for engagement. He emphasized that Juszczyk's movement complies with game rules and does not warrant a ban.
- •Jason Kelce spoke out against outrage over the 49ers' banana motion.
- •Kyle Juszczyk's motion contributed to a 27-7 win against the Rams.
- •Kelce argues the criticism is unnecessary and created for engagement.
- •He emphasized the legality of the technique within the rules.
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"Kyle Juszczyk’s ‘banana motion’ that helped unlock the San Francisco 49ers’ running game has been questioned, but Jason Kelce isn’t buying the outrage. The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed a perfect start to their NFL campaign in Australia.
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