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49ers' Brandon Aiyuk Credits 51-Yard Catch vs. Lions to A Ladybug Landing on His Shoe

Brandon Aiyuk came up with one of the most miraculous catches of the season in a huge moment for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

As the 49ers were looking to score and cut into the defect against the Detroit Lions in the third quarter of the NFC Championship game, Brock Purdy aired one out deep, and the ball bounced off Lions cornerback Kindle Vildor's facemask and into Aiyuk's hands at the four-yard line. A few plays later, Aiyuk scored on a six-yard pass to make it a 24-17 game.

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