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Kyle Madson

How the Grinch (George Kittle) stole Christmas (Ray-Ray McCloud’s touchdown)

George Kittle had two 34-yard touchdown catches against the Commanders on Saturday. It turns out his first one was supposed to be Ray-Ray McCloud’s second TD of the game.

With the 49ers facing a third-and-4 at the Washington 34, Kittle ran straight down the middle of the field where he ran underneath QB Brock Purdy’s throw just in front of wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud, who also could’ve made the grab. If it looked like the throw might’ve been intended for McCloud, it’s because it was.

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