The 49ers received next to nothing production-wise for much of the first half of their 2021 season from their slot receivers. Mohamed Sanu started the first eight games of the season where he didn’t score a touchdown and failed to surpass 60 receiving yards.
For the majority of the season, it was Deebo Samuel and not a whole lot else. Jauan Jennings caught a touchdown against the Eagles in Week 2, but he was in and out of the lineup and never really cemented himself until December. Jennings had a critical first down catch late in the game against the Bengals.