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Robert Zeglinski

George Kittle hilariously fair-caught the 49ers’ clinching TD and presented it to Jerry Rice

Kittle Jerry Rice 49ers Christian McCaffrey San Francisco (Organization)

In tight playoff games, it can be hard to remember you’re supposed to be having fun. After all, while battling against fellow football players, you’re still playing what is, in essence, a game.

Perhaps no one embodies this mentality better than the San Francisco 49ers’ George Kittle. The Pro Bowl tight end not only comes through in big spots — leaving his star teammates speechless in the process — he also celebrates like the best of them.

After running back Christian McCaffrey scored the clinching touchdown that sent San Francisco to the NFC title game, he spiked the ball. The ball flew so high in the air that Kittle noticed it and decided to hilariously fair-catch it to celebrate. After Kittle got the ball within his grasp, he found 49ers legend Jerry Rice sitting nearby and gave it to him as a gift.

Naturally, as a baller back in his day who still stays close to San Francisco, Rice seemed to really appreciate Kittle’s gesture:

Rice knows a thing or two about celebrating big-time touchdowns, whether he was doing the scoring or not. Still, Kittle’s nod seemed to mean plenty to the “GOAT” receiver in a monumental postseason game.

With the 49ers playing the Philadelphia Eagles on the road in the NFC title game Sunday, Rice will probably want to see more creative joy from Kittle and friends. According to bettors, San Francisco is a slight underdog at the time of this writing, painting the picture of a conference championship matchup that should be an absolute slugfest.

Regardless of whether San Francisco actually comes out on top, it’s apparent Kittle will try and have a blast of a time.

NFL fans loved Kittle celebrating the 49ers' winning TD with Jerry Rice

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