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Chris Olave tips ball to himself from behind defender’s helmet for miraculous TD

Paul Harvey

By Paul Harvey

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Chris Olave just produced one of the best catches of the NFL season!

Facing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 18, Olave and the New Orleans Saints are trying to keep slim playoff hopes alive. The former Ohio State star delivered a crucial moment for the Saints in the second half with a go-ahead touchdown.

The play goes down as a 26-yard receiving touchdown, but the individual effort by Olave was spectacular. The Falcon defender was in prime position while the throw gave Olave a chance to make a play.

As he elevated, Olave did not get a chance to secure the original throw cleanly. However, he was able to bat the ball up into the air — twice — before finally securing the catch with room to spare in the end zone.

Needless to say, Olave will remember this catch for a while:

Paul Harvey

Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.