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Tyjae Spears catches Cam Ward pass while lying down

Tennessee's Cam Ward connected with receiver Tyjae Spears on a completion that went viral for its unusual nature; the play has generated significant online attention.

On air: Hank Ledger and Brock Thunderson on BBN Tonight
Published 5:17 PM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by NFL.com: “Bizarre play alert: Tyjae Spears catches Cam Ward's pass as he's lying down on the ground”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 5:17 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger and Brock Thunderson.

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NFL.comBizarre play alert: Tyjae Spears catches Cam Ward's pass as he's lying down on the ground

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWeird football news from the league tonight: Tennessee quarterback Cam Ward threw a pass, and Tyjae Spears caught it while lying flat on the ground.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistLying down, Hank. No dive, no leap, he just reclined and the ball arrived like a delivery.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistI haven't seen a forecast that relaxed since the Dubai zero percent day.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe play has gone viral for how strange it looked, and that's all the data we have.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistThen here's my five-year outlook for that man's back: stiff, with a chance of a nap.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA number, Brock.
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistNinety percent, and the desk lamp is at sixty.

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