San Francisco 49ers left tackle Trent Williams delivered a surprisingly blunt quote this week about one of the most fun “big man” storylines in football: his long-time hope of scoring a touchdown.
After the 49ers’ 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Williams said he’s had plenty of time to imagine finding the end zone, but those thoughts aren’t hitting the same anymore.
In the clip circulating from KNBR/49ers social, Williams said he’s “had a long time” to “fantasize” about a touchdown, but added that “those fantasies kind of faded a little bit.”
It’s the kind of quote fans love because it’s honest—and because it came right after a moment that probably made every offensive lineman in America do a double-take.
A Titans Defensive Lineman Scored… and It Hit a Nerve
Williams’ comments followed an unusual play in the same game: Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons caught a touchdown pass while lined up in the backfield.
Simmons’ score was notable not just because of who scored it, but because it’s exactly the type of “big man touchdown” moment that turns into an instant viral clip. And it’s the exact kind of play that keeps the “when will Trent get his?” conversation alive—even when Williams is basically telling everyone he’s trying to move on mentally.
Williams’ honesty also fits the reality of how rare these moments are for offensive linemen, even for Hall of Fame-level ones. It usually takes a perfect storm: a short-yardage look, a heavy package near the goal line, and a play caller willing to get a little goofy with the script. The 49ers have dabbled in that world before with creative red-zone designs, but the default is still the default: hand it to Christian McCaffrey, throw to George Kittle, or let Brock Purdy pick apart coverage.
That’s why the Simmons touchdown stung in a funny way. A defensive tackle not only got the chance, he got the ball cleanly and finished it. For 49ers fans, it instantly triggers the same thought: if that can happen, why not manufacture one snap for No. 71? Even if Williams says the dream is fading, the fanbase isn’t letting it go anytime soon.
What It Means for the 49ers (and Why Fans Will Keep Asking Anyway)
Williams can say the dream is fading, but the timing makes this story stick: the 49ers are rolling again, and they’re heading into a stretch where every game feels like a playoff game.
San Francisco’s win over Tennessee was its fourth straight, improving the 49ers to 10-4. Brock Purdy threw for 295 yards and three TDs, with Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle also finding the end zone.
And now the schedule keeps the pressure on:
That’s why this quote plays: fans love the human storyline, but the team reality is simple: Williams’ job is to erase edge rushers, keep Purdy clean, and help the run game travel late in the year. If a touchdown ever happens, it’ll be a bonus. The urgency is bigger than the meme.
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