San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk attributed a game-changing catch during the NFC Championship Game to an unusual source of luck: a ladybug. Before the game against the Detroit Lions, Aiyuk noticed a ladybug had landed on his shoe, which he interpreted as a sign of good fortune. His subsequent performance, including a remarkable catch off his face mask, was pivotal in the 49ers' comeback victory. Aiyuk's catch is being credited as the spark for the second-half comeback, with the player himself acknowledging the ladybug's role in his success and referencing the 'Bang Bang Niner gang'.
Ahead of the NFC championship, Brandon Aiyuk happened to look at his feet and noticed that a ladybug was attached to one of his cleats. 🐞 But the 49ers will need more than a good luck charm to win the #SuperBowl . @JarrettBell has the scoop. https://t.co/QdPehnf5Id
Brandon Aiyuk was the hero in the 49ers' NFC Championship Game win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. But the wide receiver attributed his heroics to a tiny insect who paid him a visit before kickoff. https://t.co/7xsm393udk https://t.co/4zo2Q9WtWe
Unlikely MVP: @49ers' Brandon Aiyuk delivered with an improbable catch that helped save San Francisco's season -- and he's giving a lucky ladybug credit. 🐞 https://t.co/WPIIj0c5x8 https://t.co/B20BMY5tOQ
Brandon Aiyuk delivered with an improbable catch that helped save San Francisco's season -- and he's giving a lucky ladybug credit. https://t.co/4PddSQe3Ot https://t.co/4PddSQe3Ot
49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk credits ladybug for game-saving catch https://t.co/ybhg1WOair https://t.co/jIMDZ8dJKY
Brandon Aiyuk got a pregame assist from a ladybug before making the catch of the night vs. the Lions 🐞 (via @NFLonFOX) https://t.co/0umMpehNG8
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Who does Brandon Aiyuk credit for his incredible catch? “Before the game, a ladybug landed on my shoe.” 🐞 🎥 @NFLonFOX https://t.co/BzLQ2HCG08
“Before the game, a ladybug landed on my shoe and ya’ll know what that means… Just great luck, God was with us today, great win, Bang Bang Niner gang.” — Brandon Aiyuk https://t.co/mNrbXb5my1
"Before the game, a ladybug landed on my shoe, and y'all know what that means." - Brandon Aiyuk speaks on his wild catch that started the 49ers comeback victory. #FTTB https://t.co/HW5AsBoBNS
"Before the game, a lady bug landed on my shoe. Y'all know what that means." -- Brandon Aiyuk Brother, I do not know what that means.
"Before the game a lady bug landed on my shoe... y'all know what that means." - Brandon Aiyuk on his insane catch off the face mask. #NFCChampionship
"Before the game, a lady bug landed on my shoe. Ya'll know what that means." -- Brandon Aiyuk Brother, I do not know what that means.
“Before the game a ladybug landed on my shoe” -Brandon Aiyuk