The NFL is full of remarkable moments during its long history. Scoring plays have always been the crowning glory of any football match, from jaw-dropping catches to electrifying runs. In this article, we’ll walk down memory lane and catch up on 10 unforgettable moments of scoring in NFL history that left the fans spellbound.
The Immaculate Reception: A Miracle in Pittsburgh
1972 AFC Divisional playoff game, Pittsburgh Steelers made one of the most memorable victories in NFL history beating Oakland Raiders at a last-second rush. As the clock was about to run out, Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw tried a pass that ricocheted off an Oakland Raiders player and landed neatly in Franco Harris’ hands before running into the end zone for game-winner touchdown. This play has forevermore would be known as the Immaculate Reception, was an iconic scoring moment in NFL folklore.
David Tyree’s Helmet Catch: Super Bowl XLII
The thrilling moments in the NFL were provided by Super Bowl XLII between New York Giants and Patriots. With only seconds left Giants quarterback Eli Manning tossed it downfield, seemingly headed for a sack. However, wide receiver David Tyree caught the football by planting it to his helmet. This miraculous catch prepared the game-winning touchdown run, securing the Giants’ victory and forever engraving Helmet Catch in NFL lore.
The Catch: Joe Montana’s Brilliance
One of the best moments in NFL’s history is when Joe Montana threw a touchdown pass to Dwight Clark during that 1981 NFC Championship Game famously referred as ‘The Catch’. As the game was unfolding, Montana threw a high pass into the end zone, and Clark grabbed it with his fingertips at that crucial break to nail down the touchdown for San Francisco 49’s victory.
The Music City Miracle: An Age-old Lateral
The Tennessee Titans made an incredible playoff victory over the Buffalo Bills in the 1999 Wild Card game with a play called Music City Miracle. With just seconds to go, Bills kicker Steve Christie kicked the ball deep into Titans territory. After that was the unbelievable series of laterals where Titans player Frank Wycheck flung the ball across the field to Kevin Dyson, who sprinted down along sideline in a game-winning touchdown.
The Minneapolis Miracle: Stefon Diggs’ Heroics
2018 NFC Divisional playoff game between Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints, Stefon Diggs became a legend in the NFL by having scored an epic walk-off touchdown that would later be known as Minneapolis Miracle. With the clock winding down, Vikings quarterback Case Keenum attempted a Hail Mary pass into Diggs’ direction. thy wide receiver leaped, caught the ball and sprinted into the end zone as crowds erupted in disbelief and celebration.
Beast Quake: Marshawn Lynch’s Legendary Run
2011 Wild Card playoff, Marshawn Lynch of Seattle Seahawks running back also made an incredible run eponymously termed as Beast Quake. Lynch evaded many tackles and dragged several defenders with him for an incredible 67-yard touchdown. The amazing magnitude of the audience’s reaction to play transformed it entity into Beast Quake, which was really a perfect reflection of Lynch run wonder.
The Hail Mary: Roger Staubach’s Heroics
Legendary quarterback Roger Staubach made a name for himself in the annals of NFL history with his legendary Hail Mary pass during 1975 playoff game against Minnesota Vikings. With only seconds left, Staubach threw up a Hail Mary pass into the end zone hoping that his receiver will catch the ball. Drew Pearson appropriately made the catch, resulting in a game-winning touchdown and immortalizing “Hail Mary” as part of football vocabulary.
The Miracle at the Meadowlands: A Costly Fumble
1978 In a regular-season game against the Philadelphia Eagles, The New York Giants appeared to be in for an easy victory before disaster struck. With only seconds left, all Giants quarterback Joe Pisarcik fumbled on a simple handoff and Eagles safety Herman Edwards picked up the ball to dash into the end zone for an unbelievable comeback victory. The Miracle at the Meadowlands continues to be a story of how one should not triumph too soon in NFL.
John Elway’s Helicopter Dive
In Super Bowl XXXII, Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway almost defied gravity during a significant touchdown run. Facing the Green Bay Packers’ staunch defense, Elway scurried towards the goal line but was then greeted by a series of defenders. Unfazed, he hurled himself into the air and spun round like a helicopter-blade to ensure touchdown. Elpaa’s courageous plunge showed his superior drive and is one of the most iconic scoring events in Super Bowl history.
Billy “White Shoes” Johnson’s Funky TD Dance
Billy “White Shoes” Johnson brought star and fun to the NFL throughout his career as a player. During the late 1970s, Johnson was recognized for his celebration style touchdown dance known as ‘The Funky Chicken’. With slick and untouchable moves, Johnson electrified the crowd at stadiums with very own style of celebrating touchdown by scoring in NFL history that left an indelible mark.
The unbelievable scores, from miraculous catches to amazing runs these inimitable moments of scoring in NFL have offered a classic combination of talent, action and pure athleticism for the NFL watching public. As the league keeps on creating unforgettable moments, these historical plays will always stand in the fans’ hearts all over football loving world.
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