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WATCH: Former Penn State star WR burns defender on gorgeous route, makes diving catch in NFL season-opener
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Thursday night marked the start of the 2019 NFL season. It also began the league’s 100th season and the matchup pitted the Green Bay Packers against the Chicago Bears — a historic rivalry.
The Packers ended up beating the Bears in a defensive battle, 10-3.
In the second quarter of the game, a highlight reel type of catch was made by a former Penn State stud wide receiver. His name?
Allen Robinson.
Take a look at Robinson’s route that makes him breeze by the defender and then watch the diving catch to complete the play.
It’s gorgeous:
Allen Robinson put him to SLEEP with the route 😴😴 @AllenRobinson pic.twitter.com/TzHOvm7vtC
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 6, 2019
Robinson has made his presence felt in the NFL despite enduring injuries. Right now, with the Bears, he seems to be feeling right at home.
Prior to his home in Chicago, Robinson played at Penn State from 2011-13, catching 177 passes for 2,479 yards and 17 TD.
Kevin covers Big Ten football for Saturday Tradition.