49ers: Ranking San Francisco's top 10 plays of 2017

San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the top 10 plays of 2017

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 17: Marquise Goodwin #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after catching a pass for a first down against the Tennessee Titans during their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on December 17, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers talks to Reuben Foster #56 of the San Francisco 49ers after their game at Levi’s Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 10: Reuben Foster Tackles Running Back Christian McCaffrey for a Loss

When it happened: Week 1 vs. Carolina Panthers

It didn’t take long for the 49ers to realize they had something special in rookie linebacker Reuben Foster.

Three plays into the Niners’ 2017 campaign, as they were hosting the visiting Carolina Panthers, Foster perfectly read and reacted too a dump-off pass from Panthers quarterback Cam Newton to rookie running back Christian McCaffrey.

Foster converged quickly, bringing the elusive runner down for a four-yard loss:

The linebacker was all over the place during his mere 11 snaps during the game, unfortunately departing the contest with a high-ankle sprain.

That injury would keep him out until Week 7, where he’d make another stellar play against the Dallas Cowboys.