Tag: Catch

WATCH: Rashee Rice hauls in spectacular pass from Patrick Mahomes at Chiefs training camp

Rashee Rice hauled in a pretty pass from Patrick Mahomes at the #Chiefs Monday practice session in St. Joseph.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice made an incredible diving catch during the team’s practice session on Monday, hauling in a well-placed throw from Patrick Mahomes.

The play came during the Chiefs’ seven-on-seven drills where Kansas City started working out the kinks in their passing game in their second full-scale practice of the training camp period.

Rice was matched up against second-year cornerback Trent McDuffie and made an exceptional move to the corner of the end zone before making a leaping grab for a simulated score.

While plays like this may not be totally indicative of his ability to out-compete veterans Kadarius Toney, Marquez Valdez-Scantling, or Skyy Moore for snaps early in the season, it provided ample fodder for fans who have championed Rice as a potential difference-maker in Kansas City’s offense as a rookie.

If Rice can continue producing highlight-reel plays like this in St. Joseph, expect the conversation surrounding his talent to reach a fever pitch ahead of the Chiefs’ first preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on August 13th.

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Watch: The greatest sports catch you’ll ever see

What is the best catch in any sport you can ever remember seeing?

Does the following have anything to do with Notre Dame?

No.

Does that at all matter?

No.

Playing center field for Bear River in the Utah high school softball state championship, Olivia Taylor went racing back on a ball that should have been a home run.

However, Taylor did her best impression of Ken Griffey, Jr., but only about 16-times more impressive.  It’d be like if a home run robbery by Griffey was paired with a ridiculous football catch by Odell Beckham, Jr.

That’s the best description of it I can give.  I’ll stop writing now and just let you see and enjoy for yourself.

Ridiculous.

Bear River took two of three games in their series with Tooele to capture the title.

NFL’s replay system botched a call in another NFC championship game

The NFL’s replay review system botched a call in another NFC championship game, setting up a crucial touchdown. Where have we seen that before?

Stop here if you’ve heard this before, but the NFL’s replay review system botched a call in the NFC championship game. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith went viral on social media with a one-handed catch down the sideline, converting a crucial fourth down deep inside San Francisco 49ers territory. Two plays later, the Eagles scored an early touchdown run to go up 7-0.

Only it’s not what should have happened. Other angles from the play showed Smith losing the ball as he went to the ground, clearly losing possession of it in what should have been ruled an incomplete catch. That would have stopped Philadelphia on fourth down and set up the 49ers offense at their own 35-yard line. Any of the multiple official on the field should have seen that, but they missed it. And the NFL’s system for overseeing things remotely should have covered for them, but they missed it, too.

The replay assistant in New York has the ability to run an expedited review and look at the play from all angles, though a coach’s challenge would have been needed to start a full and thorough review. Still, it shouldn’t have taken long for the replay review system to do its job and make the correct call here. You have to tip your hat to Eagles coach Nick Sirriani and his offense for hurrying to snap the ball on first down to prevent a San Francisco challenge.

But this is twice in five years that NFL officiating and the league’s much-lauded instant replay system has fallen flat. We saw the same thing happen when the Los Angeles Rams got away with uncalled pass interference against the New Orleans Saints in the 2018 title game to help them get to the Super Bowl. The referees on the scene didn’t do their jobs, and the officials expressly employed to look out for them didn’t do their jobs either.

It’s embarrassing. But it is what it is. Until the NFL stops pinching pennies and invests in full-time officiating crews and greater transparency in how it manages games, these gaffes are going to continue to be a weakness for the sport.

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WATCH: Chris Olave shows off some nice moves with touchdown catch vs. Panthers

Chris Olave shows off some nice moves with too-easy touchdown catch on the opening drive vs. Panthers, via @DillySanders:

Chris Olave opened up the scoring for the New Orleans Saints last game of the season at home against the Carolina Panthers. It was Olave’s fourth touchdown catch of the season, and his first since the Saints’ Week 11 win over the Los Angeles Rams. He has also now crossed 1,000 yards for the season.

Olave has run fantastic routes this season, but showed off some nice after-the-catch ability on this scoring play. He was able to shake off the Panthers defender and accelerate for a big touchdown from 20 yards out. His development this season has been huge, this just being another step he has taken to being a dominant receiver for years to come. Andy Dalton has started the game off very well, the trust built between the two has been very encouraging to see.

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WATCH: Juwan Johnson breaks tie with Michael Thomas to lead Saints in TD catches

Juwan Johnson scored a much-needed touchdown against the Steelers, breaking his tie with Michael Thomas for the Saints’ team lead:

Take a bow, Juwan Johnson. The tight end caught a much-needed touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers before halftime on Sunday, helping to tie the game after the New Orleans Saints fell behind by an early double-digit deficit. It was a big moment for Johnson as he continues to improve this season, but it also broke his tie with Michael Thomas for the Saints’ team lead in touchdown catches.

Thomas scored three times before going down with a season-ending dislocated toe injury back in Week 3; Johnson has slowly chipped away it, and now he’s caught his fourth touchdown pass of the season. The former collegiate wide receiver has really come into his own after changing positions with the Saints, regularly outsnapping his teammates Adam Trautman and Taysom Hill.

Johnson has stepped up well for the Saints this season. We’ll see if he can continue to make a positive difference as defenses start to send more attention his way. He’s done a good job navigating zone coverage to get open deep downfield, and he’s used his size to bully smaller opponents. He deserves more opportunities.

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WATCH: Kevin White gains 64 yards vs. Cardinals, sets up Taysom Hill TD

WATCH: Kevin White – yes, THAT Kevin White — gains 64 yards vs. Cardinals to set up a Taysom Hill TD catch

Now that’s impressive. Kevin White was called up from the New Orleans Saints practice squad again this week to help out on special teams, but the coaching staff saw something in practice that gave them a nice idea — why not use his long speed on a catch-and-run crossing route?

That worked out tremendously, with White catching the pass right around the first down marker and taking off for 64 yards. He shook a couple of tackles, carefully sprinted down the sideline, and got the offense into scoring position. Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury challenged the spot to see if White stepped out of bounds early in the play, but replay showed he stayed in, and the play stood as called.

Honestly, good for him. White has hung around with the Saints for his rare blend of size and speed, and even though he’s been far from consistent he’s still worth holding onto because of opportunities like this. Last year he led the team in yards per catch (38). This 64-yard pickup is the longest play from scrimmage for New Orleans this year. There’s a time and place for everything, and in football, that extends to everyone. Even White, the seventh overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft who never quite met expectations with the Chicago Bears. Now he’s making plays for the Saints. Good for him.

So what happened next? The Saints finally got creative in the red zone again and called a screen pass to Taysom Hill (who else?), who barreled into the end zone to score his first touchdown reception this season. It was the seventh score for Hill in six games, going to show just how important he is to their offense.

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WATCH: Alabama outfielder makes unreal catch to rob home run

Alabama defeated Troy easily today, but what fans are talking about is this unreal catch made by right fielder Andrew Pinckney.

Alabama baseball is 8-1 after defeating Toy at home in a one-game series with a final score of 9-1. However, what fans are talking about is an unbelieveable play made by redshirt-freshman outfielder Andrew Pinckney.

With the Crimson Tide up by eight in the top of the ninth inning, a ball is hit high and deep to right field for what looks like a Troy home run.

Pinckney had other plans for the ball.

He locates the ball and follows it to the warning track, where he then jumps up and reaches his glove over the fence.

The ball appears to hit his glove, out of play, then bounce back up into the field of play. Pinckney relocates the ball and catches it.

Troy thinks it is a home run and Pinckney is unsure whether to just toss the ball back or try and get the runner, who is still rounding the bases.

It’s called an out and the play will likely be a web gem.

WATCH: Henry Ruggs III speeds past DB for game-winning TD

Former Alabama WR Henry Ruggs III made sure the Jets did not win their first game of the season against his team, the Las Vegas Raiders.

Former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is known for his speed, and he was the first receiver drafted in the 2020 NFL draft class because of it.

In today’s matchup against the New York Jets, the Las Vegas Raiders were down with less than 20 seconds remaining in the game.

Ruggs decided it was time to end it.

With the Jets looking to secure their first win of the 2020 season, all they had to do was not let the Raiders score a touchdown.

For some reason, someone on the Jets believed it was best to leave Ruggs alone against single, man coverage. He took advantage.

Within the blink of an eye, Ruggs was 46 yards down the field with separation, and the ball was on its way to his hands.

The Raiders won 31-28.

WATCH: DeVonta Smith may have made catch of the year on one-handed TD

DeVonta Smith is a cheat code and is letting everyone know it. He has three touchdowns in the first half and one of them was one of the m..

Alabama wide receiver Devonta Smith is having an amazing first half against the LSU Tigers. Three touchdowns and over 200 yards for Smith makes for an average half.

While the first two touchdowns were over 60 yards and impressive with respect to his speed and elusiveness, the third touchdown put his hands and jumping ability on display.

Smith may have outdone former LSU wide receiver Odell Beckham jr. in terms of best one-handed catch.

Smith’s touchdown speaks for itself, as everyone’s jaw simultaneously dropped when it happened.

The score helped extend Alabama’s lead to 45-17. If the Crimson Tide continues on this pace, they’ll score 90 by the end of it all.

Here’s Smith’s insane touchdown:

WATCH: Henry Ruggs III scores first career NFL TD

former Alabama WR henry ruggs III reels in a pass and scores for a 72-yard touchdown, the first of his career.

Former Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is having quite the game after missing the past two weeks due to an injured hamstring. His speed, route running and hands are all on full display today.

After an impressive 46-yard catch in the first quarter to help set up a field goal, Ruggs has scored his first NFL touchdown.

It wasn’t a goal-line play, it wasn’t a short pass. It was a 72-yard touchdown that put the NFL on notice.

Ruggs wasted no time turning on the jets after catching the pass and leaving numerous defenders in the dust, yards behind as he run into the endzone for six.

You can watch his first touchdown reception below: