It looked like the throw from San Francisco 49ers quarterback C.J. Beathard to tight end George Kittle was going to be intercepted by the Seattle Seahawks defense. In fact, Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs looked genuinely shocked that the football didn't land in his waiting hands and then turned to see that Kittle had somehow hauled in the pass.
GEORGE KITTLE ARE YOU KIDDING
— PFF (@PFF) January 3, 2021
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The amazing catch immediately drew praise from the media, fans, and Kittle's injured teammates on social media.
😱😱😱 George what in the world!!! Unbelievable catch
— Solomon Thomas (@SollyThomas90) January 3, 2021
My Lawd what a catch @gkittle46
— RB 3000 (@superblair) January 3, 2021
OMG. George. Flipping. Kittle.
— Keiana Martin (@KeianaMartinTV) January 3, 2021
That might have been the catch of the season for SF
— Keiana Martin (@KeianaMartinTV) January 3, 2021
What in the hell - Kittle going Odell on the field.
— Jennifer Lee Chan (@jenniferleechan) January 3, 2021
Dear lord George Kittle
— Jake Hutchinson (@hutchdiesel) January 3, 2021
Joker's wild catch: George Kittle with a one-hand grab for 41-yard gain to Seattle 8
Kittle up to 6 catches for 63 yards
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) January 3, 2021
The 49ers currently lead the favored Seahawks 9-6.
