The Philadelphia Eagles gambled early on Sunday and it paid off big time.
Faced with a fourth down in San Francisco territory, Coach Nick Sirianni left his offense on the field.
Jalen Hurts rolled left and targeted DeVonta Smith deep down the sideline.
The Heisman winner from Alabama made a dazzling one-hand catch for 29 yards … or did he
Playmakers making plays 🔥 @DeVontaSmith_6
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Smitty.
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Insane one-hander @DeVontaSmith_6 😤
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FOX Sports’ Mike Pereira looked at a replay and said that had the 49ers challenged the catch it would have been ruled incomplete as Smith lost control of the football as he hit the ground.
Playmakers making plays 🔥 @DeVontaSmith_6
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The touchdown came two plays later as Miles Sanders cruised into the end zone from the 6.
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