What happened: Scott's 52-yard punt reached Jacob Cowing at the 17 before the return broke outside. Harbaugh criticized the punt and the coverage unit's failure to contain the play.
NFL·RECAP·August 21, 2026 06:32 PM ET
Harbaugh faults JK Scott after Cowing's punt-return TD
The score stretched the preseason margin to 17-3.
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