One of the major turning points in the 49ers’ come-from-behind win against the Lions was the third-quarter grab by Brandon Aiyuk to set up a Niners touchdown. Aiyuk had to fight through contact and adjust to a pass that took a wild deflection, coming down with the ball just shy of the goal line.
It was arguably *the* catch of the NFL playoffs, and Aiyuk expected to see it take the No. 1 spot on SportsCenter‘s top plays.
Aiyuk, though, was in for some disappointment.
The Niners receiver filmed his live reaction to the top plays, and he was in utter disbelief to see his catch come in at No. 2. When he waited to see what play beat his, it was safe to say that he didn’t agree with Lamar Jackson’s self-catch taking the top spot.
Brandon Aiyuk is NOT happy about being #2 in ESPN’s top-10 plays on Sunday 💀 pic.twitter.com/ea8b9pm07o
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) January 29, 2024
But look at the bright side, Brandon. You’re going to the Super Bowl — Lamar isn’t. It’s OK to let him have the top play this time around.
NFL fans also enjoyed Aiyuk’s reaction. He wanted that top play so badly.
This was how Twitter reacted
rightfully so…
I don’t know how you can say an 8 yard gain, on a drive that was immediately halted following that play is even close to better than Aiyuk’s catch that literally changed the entire game, and helped his team actually WIN the game… https://t.co/GMhXWIy6HO— Lebron’s a Bum (@speendawg) January 29, 2024
The way he says "Number Two" is sending me… 😂 https://t.co/AnGrHgKuKU
— Strictly 4 My X’ers (@Lizzs_Lockeroom) January 29, 2024
He’s right too https://t.co/uX8V23LLqO
— Devin Martin (@theedevinmartin) January 29, 2024
😭😭 reaction at the end https://t.co/kjztlfLsIh
— Mal (@RawsThoughts) January 29, 2024
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Lamar to Lamar was crazy tbh https://t.co/Jr8ER8HokL— Akshay M (@itmilkshake) January 29, 2024
lol lol lol lol. That’s my wide receiver lol https://t.co/msrYMzhqJG
— iamtheREALvegasMURPH (@RealMurphdog916) January 29, 2024
Lmao 🤣😂😭😭😭😭 BA got robbed https://t.co/u6snCKwVkr
— Peniamina Felise (@hbkn1997) January 29, 2024
Ladybug the day after https://t.co/ZikSAwH94g
— Bundy Jones ☘️ 9ers 🤴 (@BundyJones2) January 29, 2024
Still #1 BA https://t.co/Yl1d9c6SKI
— Andyhere (@andyluvcali1) January 29, 2024
