On the San Francisco 49ers’ third possession Sunday against the New England Patriots, their offense had a pair of touchdowns nullified due to a penalty.
George Kittle out-jumping 3 defenders might be the best catch of NFL Week 4
49ers TE George Kittle made sure the third touchdown of a San Francisco drive actually counted
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George Kittle was determined to make their third touchdown stick.
First, a holding penalty from Kittle nullified what would have been a 38-yard touchdown pass from Brock Purdy to running back Jordan Mason. Then a potential touchdown strike from Purdy to Kyle Juszczyk was taken off the board due to an illegal shift.
Then, with the 49ers facing 3rd and 10 at the Patriots’ 12-yard line, Purdy looked in Kittle’s direction on a corner route in the back-left corner of the end zone. Somehow the tight end lept over a trio of New England defenders to haul in this incredible touchdown:
In addition to a little redemption for Kittle, who was called for the holding penalty earlier in the drive, Purdy was finally able to celebrate a touchdown on the drive:
He also made sure to say hi to his mom:
So far it is all San Francisco this afternoon, as the 49ers currently enjoy a 20-0 lead over the visiting Patriots.
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