Sometimes, it's the unlikeliest people who end up being the heroes. The San Francisco 49ers came into Week 1 of the NFL season already short-handed in the pass-catching department. Those injury struggles got worse when wide receiver Jauan Jennings (shoulder) and tight end George Kittle (hamstring) were ruled out due to injuries.

In their absence, an unlikely hero emerged for the 49ers: third-string tight end Jake Tonges. Despite coming into the game with zero career receptions, the tight end caught three passes for a total of fifteen yards. It was his final catch of the game, though, that stood out.

With the 49ers down by three points, the offense needed a touchdown. With their depleted lineup, going into overtime would have been a death sentence for the team. Quarterback Brock Purdy

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