Watch: NFL Player's Emotional Tribute After Losing Son Shortly Before The Game

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin paid a touching tribute to his recently deceased son yesterday during his side's 31-21 win over the New York Giants.

Goodwin broke the news on Instagram that his son had passed away from complications during his wife's pregnancy. She had to prematurely deliver the baby at 4 a.m. on Sunday morning, hours before Goodwin took to the field to play the game.

I just wanna thank those who’ve genuinely prayed for @morganakamomo & myself through out this pregnancy. Unfortunately we lost our baby boy due to some complications, and had to prematurely deliver him early this morning around 4am. Although we are hurt, I am grateful for the experience and grateful that God blessed me with a wife as courageous and resilient as Morgan. The pain (physically, mentally, & emotionally) that she has endured is unbelievable. Please Pray for the Goodwin family. ??

A post shared by Marquise Goodwin (@marquisegoodwin) on Nov 12, 2017 at 6:06pm PST

Goodwin's contribution helped the 49ers to their first win of the season. He landed an 83-yard touchdown and paid an emotional tribute in the aftermath:

C.J. going DEEP to @flashg88dwin for the TD! 83 yards to the ? #NYGvsSF pic.twitter.com/snZKzSwVJB

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 12, 2017

He and his wife had announced the pregnancy in September, posting a picture of them sharing a kiss while holding a sonogram. After the game the players were exuberant at having ended their losing streak, but local media reported Goodwin left quickly after the game to be with his family.