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The 49ers dial up a hook-and-ladder play to open scoring against the Cardinals
Kyle Shanahan’s call turned a third-and-12 into an 82-yard score on the 49ers’ third play from scrimmage.
- On Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, San Francisco Coach Kyle Shanahan dialed up a hook-and-ladder play against the Arizona Cardinals, with quarterback Brock Purdy throwing to Mike Evans, who lateraled to Deebo Samuel for an 82-yard touchdown.
- Faced with a precarious third-and-12 from deep in their own territory, Coach Kyle Shanahan opted for the risky lateral maneuver on San Francisco's third play from scrimmage to spark the offense early.
- Purdy receives credit for the entire 82-yard pass play and touchdown, making the statistical outcome distinctive in modern NFL history.
- This effort surpasses the previous high of 52 yards set on Dec. 9, 2018, when Miami running back Kenyan Drake scored on a lateral play against New England to secure a 34-33 victory.
- Samuel sprinted down the sideline after the lateral and broke a tackle near midfield to score, giving San Francisco an early 7-0 lead against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half.
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Deebo Samuel, Mike Evans execute hook and ladder for 82-yard touchdown
Imagn Images The San Francisco 49ers took the first lead of the game in an NFC West matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, and they did it in style. Wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans executed a hook and ladder to perfection for an 82-yard touchdown, which put the 49ers on the board for a 7-0 lead just ahead of the first quarter’s midway point. The apparent designed play came in a third-and-12 situation at the 49ers’ own 18-yard line.…
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