Remember the classy catch that Odell Beckham Jr. took nine years ago? Well, it seems the catch anniversary is being recalled by another star player of the season, and the football enthusiasts. If we consider some top-notch catches of this season, Jaxon Smith-Njigba will surely top the list, as this unbelievable incident happened in his recent matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.
The Seattle Seahawks were facing the top team in their division on Thursday. The Niners upset the Hawks with 31-13. However, although the 49ers took the match away from the hands of the Hawks, one insane catch by Jaxon Smith-Njigba surely help his team and fans to remember this game. It was indeed a catch that revived the memories of Odell Beckham Jr.’s greatest stunt in the league.
What a brilliant one-handed blinder!
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In the third quarter of the game, when the 49ers were 24-10 ahead of the Hawks, the Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba did something incredible. Watch the video here!
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WHAT A GRAB.
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He covered substantial yards on the field without sight of the ball, miraculously securing a one-handed catch along the sideline without even glimpsing the ball passed by the Hawks quarterback Geno Smith.
This remarkable catch amazed everyone, as the fans are hailing it as the “catch of the year,” and are also recalling the greatest catch made by Odell Beckham Jr. nine years ago. Undoubtedly, Njigba’s stunt this season has entered the list of one of the greatest catches in the league.
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It seems Jaxon Smith-Njigba wanted to celebrate the catch anniversary of Odell Beckham Jr. Therefore, he revived the greatest catch scene of nine years ago. In a game, nine years ago, the New York Giants‘ quarterback Eli Manning, threw a pass to OBJ.
Odell jumped and made a spectacular catch using just one hand, grabbing the ball. Even though he fell backward, his feet touched the 2-yard line, and he landed in the end zone, scoring a touchdown for the team.
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Although his team lost that matchup, “the catch” made by Odell Beckham Jr. entered the record book of the league, making it one of the greatest catches in football history.
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