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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy connected with wide receiver Mike Evans on the team's opening drive against the Arizona Cardinals, resulting in an 80-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel.
The play established a 7-0 lead for San Francisco with 8:26 remaining in the first quarter of the Sunday matchup. During the sequence, Evans caught a short pass but appeared to be falling to the ground.
He flipped the ball to Samuel, who carried it the final 80 yards into the end zone.
The box score reflects the unusual nature of the play: Samuel is credited with one touchdown and 80 yards but zero receptions, while Evans is listed with one catch for two yards and no touchdown.
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