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How 49ers tight end George Kittle is elite with the ball in his hands

George Kittle pulled off one of the best catches of the year Thursday night in the 49ers' 34-3 trouncing of the Raiders at Levi's Stadium. And he did it with his eyes closed.

— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) November 2, 2018

“I closed my eyes, 100 percent," Kittle said after the win. “Yep. I just kind of stuck an arm out there, and it fell in my hand.”

While the catch was spectacular, what Kittle did after was just as impressive. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end showed off his elite speed as he raced past Raiders defenders.