Even the most devout members of the San Francisco 49ers faithful may not have known Jake Tonges' name before Sunday. But they surely will after the third-string tight end's superhero performance in the team’s dramatic Week 1 win over Seattle.
After George Kittle left the game early with an injury, the 49ers had to turn all the way down their bench to find Tonges. But the former undrafted free agent was more than up to the ask, hauling in three catches — the first three of his career — including a stunning game-winning 4-yard touchdown reception.