WATCH: Brandon Aiyuk’s ‘once in a lifetime play’ for capitalizing a deflection off the facemask pulls 49ers out of the dead against the Lions

The 49ers defeated the Lions on Sunday and advanced to the Super Bowl game.

WATCH: Brandon Aiyuk’s ‘once in a lifetime play’ for capitalizing a deflection off the facemask pulls 49ers out of the dead against the Lions

Brandon Aiyuk caught a crazy pass off of Lions DB (Images via screengrab/ NFL/ X)

On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers, led by their second-year quarterback Brock Purdy, hosted the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game. During the game, the luck was on the 49ers side and it helped their wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk make a crazy catch that bounced off of the Lions defensive back Kindle Vildor.

During the third quarter of the game, the 49ers were trailing by 14 points and were facing a crucial 1st down and 10 from their own 45-yard line. Since the Lions’ star defensive back Kerby Joseph had just exited the game due to an injury, the Niners decided it was their time to take a deep shot.

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Brock Purdy, who took the snap from shotgun position, heaved a prayer while targeting his star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk in a long pass. Purdy overthrew the ball slightly, but it ricocheted off of the Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor and stayed in the air just long enough for the Niners wideout Aiyuk to jump and make a play.

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Aiyuk completed the 51-yard catch that reflected off of Vildor’s facemask and kept the Niners in the game. The Niners then went on to score in that drive and cut their deficit to just 7 points. Check out the footage of the insane catch attached below.

The crucial third-quarter catch was one of the turning points of the game for Purdy and the Niners. After struggling in the first half and falling behind 17 points at halftime, Purdy managed to orchestrate a remarkable comeback victory in the championship game on Sunday. As a result, the Niners were able to win the NFC game after failing to do that in the last two seasons.

49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk credits Ladybug for his 51-yard catch

During the thrilling playoff matchup between the 49ers and the Lions, wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk managed to pull off a remarkable catch after the ball bounced off Detroit’s defensive back Kindle Vildor’s facemask.

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Brandon Aiyuk’s insane catch (Image via Yahoo Sports)

Following the game, the talented wide receiver credited Ladybug luck for his catch during his post-game interview with Fox Sports’ Erin Andrews.

Before the game, a ladybug landed on my shoe, and y'all know what that means. That's all I can say, cause other than that, I don't know. Just great luck. God was with us today. Great win, bang bang Niner gang.
Brandon Aiyuk told Erin Andrews

Well, they would certainly hope luck would be on their side when they face the defending champions, Kansas City Chiefs in their Super Bowl matchup, which is scheduled to take place on February 11, 2024.

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