Tight Ends Dominate on National Tight Ends Day — SkimNews
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- Garrett Celek scored a dragging touchdown in 2018 that sparked the origin of National Tight Ends Day, when Jimmy Garoppolo joked about the moment becoming a holiday.
- George Kittle confirmed the holiday's origin, recalling how he embraced Garoppolo’s joke and declared it 'National Tight Ends Day' on the 49ers sideline.
- Trey McBride caught a 7-yard touchdown and finished with 10 receptions for 111 yards, leading Arizona’s late push in a game against Denver.
- Darnell Washington used his size advantage to catch a 4-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers over a shorter cornerback in the Steelers’ 16-10 win in Paris.
- Davis Allen scored two touchdowns for the Rams, including a 6-yard reception and a second goal-line catch, marking a standout performance on the holiday.
- Kyle Pitts caught a 5-yard touchdown from Michael Penix Jr. and added five receptions for 22 yards in Atlanta’s game against San Francisco.
- Mason Taylor had two touchdown catches and a 2-point conversion for the Jets, opening the scoring with a 13-yard catch over tight coverage.
Why it matters: The widespread scoring by tight ends on National Tight Ends Day underscores the position’s evolving role as a central offensive weapon, with multiple teams relying on them in critical moments—transforming a lighthearted internal joke into a measurable on-field trend that reshapes how the position is utilized league-wide.
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