It took a long time for the first touchdown of Super Bowl LVIII to be scored.
With his team leading 3-0 in the second quarter, the 49ers head coach called a successful trick play that had Jauan Jennings hit Christian McCaffrey for a 21-yard touchdown.
After Jauan Jennings hit Christian McCaffrey for a touchdown pass in the Super Bowl, the NFL Twitter community exploded with reactions.
More of this camera angle please 👏 pic.twitter.com/EtsCxA3ZtE
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) February 12, 2024
Many of them wondered why a penalty wasn’t thrown for an illegal man downfield.
How is this not illegal man down field or PI? https://t.co/CzciNiUiWP
— Phil (@nophilter13) February 12, 2024
Refs missed illegal man downfield tho.
— B.Maurice Washington (@bmwash374) February 12, 2024
Pulled a magic trick in Vegas!#SBLVIII on CBS#FTTB pic.twitter.com/WBF0V073SN
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 12, 2024
Acting like the 49ers td wasn't illegal man downfield is comical
— zach fulk (@zachfulk3) February 12, 2024
49ers and refs winning at half. Ineligible man downfield on TD, horse collar for pulling a jersey, and intentional grounding with a man within 3 yards. These are the best refs too? Plus we have 16 refs on the field who come on to break up fights?! Please stop!
— Billy Crutcher (@BillyCrutcher) February 12, 2024
CBS broadcaster and former NFL QB Boomer noted at halftime that 49ers C Jake Brendel should've been called for illegal man downfield on Christian McCaffrey's touchdown.
San Francisco's TD should not have counted 🤔pic.twitter.com/RhaQVyIheX
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 12, 2024
KC's offensive and defensive lines are getting their tails kicked. Just shocking. Niners just want this more.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) February 12, 2024
That is a huge play in the game that could decide the contest.
