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Fans loved Hooper’s memorable touchdown, which he barely remembers

Austin Hooper Falcons runs the football in for an 88-yard touchdown reception against the Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field Sunday in Chicago.
Austin Hooper Falcons runs the football in for an 88-yard touchdown reception against the Bears in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field Sunday in Chicago.
By Matt Winkeljohn
Sept 11, 2017

Austin Hooper turned in the most memorable offensive play in the Falcons’ 23-17 win over the Bears on Sunday, and fans had a blast on social media with this 88-yard touchdown reception.

The second-year tight end from Cal had a hard time, however, recapping the way he flattened Chicago defensive back Quintin Demps or much of anything else.

Fans loved that stiff arm, even if Hooper could barely remember it.

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