DeMario “Pop” Douglas just delivered the best performance of his NFL career on Sunday Night Football. But he did it with a heavy heart. He recorded a career-high 100 receiving yards for the New England Patriots in a tense 24-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons . But this game meant far more than stats for the wide receiver, as it came less than 24 hours after the tragic death of his uncle.

After the win, DeMario Douglas then shared a touching Instagram story . The story included a reel that showed him exploding off the line, breaking free, and hauling in a strike from quarterback Drake Maye for a touchdown. However, what was more touching was the heartfelt caption that Douglas added: “Unk, I know you had your 🍿 up there‼️”

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