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Best 49ers memes after officials rule DeVonta Smith catch incomplete — this time

By Kurt Mensching

Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) battles for a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. The pass reception was overturned on video replay. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) battles for a pass against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during the second quarter of Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. The pass reception was overturned on video replay. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /
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If you’re feeling a bit mad watching the Super Bowl, 49ers fans, you’re not alone.

Two weeks ago in the NFC championship, Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeVonta Smith appeared to make an incredible catch against the San Francisco 49ers — except he didn’t. Replays on television showed he never really possessed the ball as he went to the ground.

The Eagles went on to win handily, 31-7, and the 49ers could only wonder what might have been.

Super Bowl 57 nearly had the same situation — up until the officials decided to look a little closer at the play just to make sure this time.

Jaleel Hurts appeared to connect with Smith at the Chiefs’ 15 late in the first half. That would have put the Eagles in very good position to possibly go up by two touchdowns on Kansas City.

Officials looked at the replay and ruled the catch incomplete.

A case of too little too late for the 49ers.

And a reminder of what we saw in the NFC Championship game.

The Eagles won that game 31-7.

The Eagles still picked up three points on the drive and are up 24-14 in the Super Bowl even without the catch.