Marquez Valdes-Scantling took matters into his own hands late in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game to help the Kansas City Chiefs sneak out of M&T Bank Stadium with a win over the Baltimore Ravens.
After a frustrating regular season, Valdes-Scantling has been a hero for Kansas City’s offense in the playoffs and made arguably the most important catch of his career on Sunday night.
Check out his incredible catch against Baltimore here, and notice the exceptional body control he demonstrated to reel the ball in:
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When the Chiefs needed him most, Valdes-Scantling showed up. This game was close in all four quarters and in the biggest possible moment, the veteran wide receiver came down with the catch that sent Kansas City to the Super Bowl.
Fans on social media went crazy after Valdes-Scantling’s reception and made their voices heard regarding his effort at such a crucial moment.
Check out Twitter’s top reactions to the game-clinching play: