A catch near the goal line was getting reviewed during the second quarter of the 49ers’ loss last week to the undefeated Los Angeles Rams.
Tight end George Kittle thought he had possession in the end zone when he grabbed a pass from C.J. Beathard before his momentum carried him toward the 1-yard line. Rams defenders were telling Kittle there was no chance his catch should be ruled a touchdown.
“I’m like, ‘I have to score. I need the points for my fantasy coaches,’” Kittle said Thursday. “It was pretty funny. I enjoyed it.”
The touchdown counted, giving Kittle his second receiving score of the season.