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Twitter reacts to Trent McDuffies incredible touchdown-saving play in Super Bowl LVIII

Twitter exploded after Trent McDuffie’s incredible pass breakup in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII.

Trent McDuffie helped the Kansas City Chiefs keep the San Francisco 49ers’ outstanding passing attack at bay early in the second quarter of Super Bowl LVIII by swatting a well-thrown ball intended for star wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

The amazing play prevented a 49ers touchdown and forced San Francisco to kick a field goal that limited Kansas City’s first-half deficit to three points.

Take a look at McDuffie’s incredible breakup here, and notice the body control required to defend the ball without interfering with Samuel in the air:

Fans across America reacted to the unbelievable play on Twitter in real time, crediting McDuffie for his marvelous effort. In a game where the Chiefs have struggled to find their footing on offense, moments like this may prove to be the difference between a win and a loss for the defending Super Bowl champions.

Check out some of Twitter’s top reactions to the play below:

WATCH: Chiefs CB Trent McDuffie makes incredible diving pass breakup

Cornerback Trent McDuffie made an incredible diving pass breakup during the #Chiefs’ Saturday practice session.

Cornerback Trent McDuffie grew into a key role in the Kansas City Chiefs defense last season as the team marched toward Super Bowl LVII. He became a consistent starter for the team and is continuing his development at Chiefs training camp in St. Joseph, showing off the talent that warranted his selection in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

McDuffie has become a fan-favorite in Kansas City and got love from the Chiefs’ official Twitter account on Saturday after making an incredible diving pass breakup at the team’s workouts at Missouri Western State University.

Plays like this are sure to catch the attention of Kansas City’s defensive coaching staff and will set expectations for the second-year defensive back even higher ahead of the 2023 season.

McDuffie has already proven that he belongs as a starter in the Chiefs’ secondary, but if he can continue putting together efforts like this, he could garner All-Pro or Pro Bowl recognition at the end of Kansas City’s new campaign.

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