Bottom line: Talk about pressure. Bottom line: Forget the bee's knees. All they had to do was give the ball to Marshawn Lynch. Owner Arthur Blank explained why Morris will be among a wide range of candidates for the permanent job on the latest episode of the Huddle & Flow podcast. Location: New Meadlowlands Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, Final score: New York Jets 28, New England Patriots 14. Location: Seattle Kingdome, Seattle, Washington, Final score: Los Angeles Raiders 37, Seattle Seahawks 14. Butler jumped the route and jumped in front of Ricardo Lockette to seal a 28-24 Super Bowl triumph. Denver's Jeremiah Castille stripping Cleveland's Earnest Byner to cause "The Fumble" in the 1987 AFC title game came in 49th. Bottom line: Barry Sanders wasn't the only running back who could make defenders look silly. And their second and third. Location: Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, Final score: Atlanta Falcons 28, San Francisco 49ers 24. The Mile High Miracle isn’t the best, most creative moniker in the world. Though the Steelers didn't advance to the Super Bowl that year, it was this play that many believe was the starting point to their dynastic 1970s run. The Eagles scored and went on to win the franchise's first Super Bowl. It started later in the year, and the show was shown in 10 consecutive days instead. Except the Jets. Touchdown. Dozens of Hall of Famers are highlighted, as well. At least, according to just about everyone besides the NFL. And many of the Ravens’ all-time greatest players played less glamorous positions. '", "They kicked it and I dropped it," Sanders added. If you love talking football, we have the perfect spot for you. Bottom line: The most yards an NFL play can go is 109. Four plays later, Manning found Plaxico Burress for the game-winning score. NFL Network completed its list of the top 100 plays in NFL history Friday night and the Patriots were prominently featured. See: Minnesota's four Super Bowl losses. 35 on the greatest 100 plays list. But it was "The Catch" that birthed a dynasty and created a legend that lives on. The play was reviewed, confirmed, and still remains controversial. See Bo disappear. In the midst of the NFL's 100th season celebration, NFL Network unveiled the 100 greatest plays of all-time and has arrived at the final five; the most celebrated, the most memorable and the greatest of the great. Bottom line: Michael Vick might be the biggest "what if" player in NFL history. Final score: Green Bay Packers 27, Detroit Lions 23. Christian Okoye found out the hard way against Steve Atwater, and "The Nigerian Nightmare" was never the same runner again. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle … That's what happened when one wide receiver (Antwaan Randle El) threw a pass to another wide receiver (Hines Ward) for a touchdown. That's why they have built a dynasty. 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Bottom line: Sometimes, history is worth repeating. Location: Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Final score: Philadelphia Eagles 24, New York Giants 13. Location: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, Final score: Kansas City Chiefs 24, Denver Broncos 23. Final score: Green Bay Packers 26, Minnesota Vikings 20. In his career, Hall ran back 12 returns for touchdowns (six punts, six kickoffs). Drake finished off a 69-yard reception-and-lateral marvel that some have dubbed "The Drake Escape.". Leaving it off a Top 100 list is indefensible enough in a vacuum, but when you see the types of jokes they included? That’s because most fans know it by a different name: The Butt Fumble. As part of the league’s centennial season, the NFL Network unveiled the 100 greatest NFL plays of all time. All I had to do was making it to that corner and hit it. NFL 100 Games. The next five Super Bowls are in Miami (2020), Tampa (2021), Los Angeles (2022), Glendale, Arizona (2023) and New Orleans (2024). Will it actually survive to reach 200? Location: Joe Robie Stadium, Opa-Locka, Florida, Final score: San Francisco 49ers 20, Cincinnati Bengals 16 (Super XXIII). Eli Manning, David Tyree and the Giants had other ideas. Final score: New Orleans Saints 23, Atlanta Falcons 3. Location: Mile High Stadium, Denver, Colorado, Final score: Denver Broncos 24, Kansas City Chiefs 23. Just like every dynasty has a beginning. "Looking, looking, throwing in the end zone," Vin Scully echoed. Bottom line: Steve Young was one of the best running quarterbacks in NFL history. Bottom line: Like Frank Sinatra, a Hoboken legend, DeSean Jackson did things his way on the football field. Final score: Washington Redskins 27, Miami Dolphins 17 (Super Bowl XVII). Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois, Final score: Chicago Bears 17, Cleveland Browns 14. So the gridiron gods rewarded the 6-foot-7, 308-pound offensive tackle with a "Monday Night Miracle. Did Bill Belichick do something to Tom Coughlin when they were assistants on Bill Parcells' Giants staff? Final score: Minnesota Vikings 28, San Francisco 49ers 3. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). "So I make it down to Atlanta, had a couple days of practice," Sanders recalled. Bottom line: The NFL used to be a tougher game. The NFL commissioned a blue-ribbon panel of football experts to determine the 100 greatest plays. And they do. ", Location: Dolphin Stadium, Opa-Locka, Florida, Final score: New Orleans Saints 31, Indianapolis Colts 17 (Super Bowl XLIV). Harrison's 100-yard interception return to close the first half gave the Steelers a 17-7 lead, and they would need every point to prevail. Location: Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio, Final score: Minnesota Vikings 34, Cleveland Browns 20. The two teams met again a few weeks later for the NFL championship, and Chicago got mauled 41-7. Little wonder he was named MVP of the game, has four Super Bowl rings and is in Canton. For once, thanks to some Carson Palmer passing and Larry Fitzgerald catching/running/scoring, they got to go home happy. John Elway threw a fastball strike to Mark Jackson to tie the game, and the Broncos won it in overtime to advance to the Super Bowl. 39. A fumble recovery returned for a touchdown from the Patriots against the Jets. Bottom line: Think Jim Harbaugh regrets not drafting Richard Sherman to the 49ers? Fast and physical, Sayers made scoring touchdowns look easy. Bottom line: The biggest turning points in football games aren't always scoring plays. I closed my eyes and said a Hail Mary.' The "Music City" variety included two laterals, and Kevin Dyson taking it to the house. The controversy, the drama, the sheer amazement of the play has kept its legend alive all these years later. 52) to Derrick Henry's 99-yard run (No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "I took my eyes off it and I dropped it, and when I dropped it, that was the best thing that happened. Because when you drop a ball, the punt team tends to migrate together, get out of their lanes, and they all came tight. The Michigan man might still be in the pros in San Francisco, along with Sherman, who wasn't happy his old Stanford coach snubbed him before the 2011 NFL draft. Pittsburgh sportscaster Myron Cope coined it the "Immaculate Reception." Staring at third-and-5 with 1:15 to go on their own 44-yard line, the "Helmet Catch" came to be. Two starts into Tua Tagovailoa's NFL career, Dolphins offensive coordinator Chan Gailey believes the rookie is back to the form seen during his days at the University of Alabama. Never stop playing hard — see Don Beebe chasing down Lett when the Bills trailed 52-17. Final score: Minnesota Vikings 29, New Orleans Saints 24 (NFC divisional round). The NFL Top 100 Players of 2019 was the ninth season in the series. The Immaculate Reception, The Catch, The Helmet Catch, and many others made appearances. In those 10 postseason games, he had 15 touchdown passes and just three interceptions. He finished with 166 rushing yards, a Super Bowl record at the time, and was named Most Valuable Player of the game. Location: Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, Final score: New York Giants 21, San Francisco 17. Greatest Plays in NFL History. Bottom line: First, David Tyree. Look at Harlon Hill's diving grab in the end zone for the Bears to tie the Giants. 89) and the Miami Miracle (No. Location: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois, Final score: Chicago Bears 24, Los Angeles Rams 0 (NFC championship game). Miami better savor the win. Edelman has helped the Patriots win three more Super Bowls and now is a potential future Hall of Famer. You don't throw for over 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns without a little trickery in your arsenal. Bottom line: The Arizona Cardinals often are on the wrong side of history. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Bottom line: Kevin Dyson smelled the goal line, but St. Louis Rams linebacker Mike Jones made sure the Titans' wide receiver stayed "one yard short." Bottom line: To be the best, you have to beat the best.