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49ers’ winning tradition: What’s up with Richie James’ backflips?

SANTA CLARA — Flipping out over the 49ers’ undefeated start? Richie James Jr. sure is.

James is their second-year slot receiver, return specialist and, whoa, a victory-formation acrobat.

At the end of each win this season, James has done a backflip from the back of the 49ers’ victory formation.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 22: San Francisco 49ers’ Richie James Jr. (13) does a flip after the 49ers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-20 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)

He’ll stand flat-footed 9 yards behind the line of scrimmage, and once Jimmy Garoppolo takes the last snap for a clock-killing kneel-down, James flips into the air to spark the celebration.