With the San Francisco 49ers driving at the end of the first half against the New York Jets on the first Monday Night Football of the new 2024 season, Brock Purdy floated a perfectly placed ball into the corner of the endzone for Brandon Aiyuk.
However, instead of snarring the ball for a touchdown, the ball bounced off of Aiyuk’s extended hands for a disappointing drop. While it would’ve been a tough, diving catch, Aiyuk was able to get his hands on the ball. A catch he would normally secure.
After the drop, the 49ers settled for a field goal in the final seconds of the first half to extend their lead against the Jets.
Following Aiyuk’s drop, a Hall of Fame quarterback wasn’t happy with the recently paid pass catcher. During ESPN’s alternate “Manning Cast,” Peyton Manning was critical of Aiyuk for missing training camp. Both Peyton and Eli Manning praised Purdy’s throw on second down.
Via @Deadspin on Twitter:
Peyton Manning was NOT happy with Brandon Aiyuk 🤣pic.twitter.com/SNC1efNl2T
— Deadspin (@Deadspin) September 10, 2024
Aiyuk notably “held-in” during training camp and missed all of the preseason as he awaited a contract extension. Aiyuk signed his new massive contract extension just over a week out of the season opener on Monday night against the Jets.
Through the first half, Aiyuk only recorded one catch for 14 yards against the Jets.
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