List of nicknamed NFL games and plays explained

Several National Football League (NFL) games and plays throughout its history have been given names by the media, football fans, and as part of an NFL team's lore as a result of a distinctive play associated with the game, as a result of a unique outcome of or circumstance behind the game, or for other reasons that make the game notable.[1]

The following is a list of games that have been given names that are widely used or recalled in reference to the game or as part of an NFL team's lore. This list does not include games named only after being an NFL/AFL Championship game or Super Bowl game unless they are referred to by a name besides their official yearly name (i.e. 28-3 for Super Bowl LI).

List

Named NFL games

NameDateAway teamScoreHome teamNotes
The Sneakers GameDecember 9, 1934Chicago Bears13–30New York Giants1934 NFL Championship Game. Notable for Giants players switching to basketball sneakers in the middle of the game and winning.[2]
73–0December 8, 1940Chicago Bears73–0Washington RedskinsThe Chicago Bears scored eleven touchdowns and won 73–0, the most one-sided victory in NFL history to date.[3]
The Greatest Game Ever PlayedDecember 28, 1958Baltimore Colts23–17New York GiantsFirst NFL playoff game to be decided in sudden death overtime. Marked the beginning of the NFL's popularity surge and eventual rise to the top of the United States sports market.[4]
Ice BowlDecember 31, 1967Dallas Cowboys17–21Green Bay Packers1967 NFL Championship Game. The coldest game played in NFL history, with a wind chill of -36F.[5]
Heidi GameNovember 17, 1968New York Jets32–43Oakland RaidersNotable for game broadcaster NBC's choice to break coverage in the East Coast to broadcast the television film Heidi, causing many viewers to miss the Raiders' two-touchdown comeback.[6] [7]
The Santa Claus GameDecember 15, 1968Minnesota Vikings24–17Philadelphia EaglesNotable for Eagles fans upset by their team's poor season pelting a halftime Christmas parade with a Santa Claus actor with snowballs.[8] [9]
The GuaranteeJanuary 12, 1969New York Jets16–7Baltimore ColtsSuper Bowl III. 19 1⁄2-point underdog American Football League (AFL) champion New York Jets upset the National Football League (NFL) champion Baltimore Colts, following Jets quarterback Joe Nameth personally guaranteeing his team's victory.[10] [11] [12]
Miracle at the MetDecember 14, 1980Cleveland Browns23–28Minnesota VikingsMinnesota Vikings comeback in the 4th quarter down 23–9 as a result of two touchdowns to wide receiver Ahmad Rashad in the last two minutes, including a 46-yard Hail Mary pass caught with one hand on the last play of the game.[13] [14]
Announcerless GameDecember 20, 1980New York Jets24–17Miami DolphinsExperimental NBC game broadcast lacking any commentators to cover it.[15]
Epic in MiamiJanuary 2, 1982San Diego Chargers41–38Miami Dolphins1981-82 NFL playoff game notable for having 79 combined points with exceptional performances of players on both teams and having numerous NFL records set.[16]
Freezer BowlJanuary 10, 1982San Diego Chargers7–27Cincinnati Bengals1981 AFC Championship Game. Coldest game temperature in NFL history in terms of wind chill at -59°F under the calculation method then in use.[17]
Snowplow GameDecember 12, 1982Miami Dolphins0–3New England PatriotsControversial game where a snowplow operator cleared snow in front of New England kicker John Smith by request of Patriots head coach Ron Meyer, allowing a game-winning field goal for the Patriots.[18] [19]
Snowball Game (1985)November 11, 1985San Francisco 49ers16–17Denver BroncosNotable for spectators at Denver's Mile High Stadium disrupting a 49ers' field goal attempt by throwing snowballs from the stands, helping the Denver Broncos home team to win.[20] [21]
Snow Bowl (1985)December 1, 1985Tampa Bay Buccaneers0–21Green Bay PackersPlayed in the midst of an ongoing snowstorm dropping over 14inches of snow before, during, and after the game.[22] [23]
Fog BowlDecember 31, 1988Philadelphia Eagles12–20Chicago BearsPlayed as dense fog rolled over Chicago's Soldier Field during the 2nd quarter, cutting visibility to about 15–20 yards for the rest of the game, preventing many players from seeing the sidelines or first-down markers.[24] [25]
Instant Replay GameNovember 5, 1989Chicago Bears13–14Green Bay PackersOverturned penalty call by using instant replay, allowing a Green Bay Packers touchdown to stand to win them the game against their division rival Chicago Bears.[26] [27]
Bounty BowlNovember 23, 1989Philadelphia Eagles27–0Dallas CowboysNotable for allegations that the Eagles put a $200 bounty on Cowboys kicker Luis Zendejas, who had been cut by Philadelphia earlier that season.[28]
Bounty Bowl IIDecember 10, 1989Dallas Cowboys10–20Philadelphia EaglesRematch of Bounty Bowl I, where Eagles fans threw objects at Cowboys players and coaches, game officials, and game announcers.[29]
Body Bag GameNovember 12, 1990Washington Redskins14–28Philadelphia EaglesGame where nine Washington Redskins (now Washington Commanders) players left with injuries.[30]
No Punt GameSeptember 13, 1992Buffalo Bills34–31San Francisco 49ersFirst NFL game where no punts occurred for either team for the entire game, widely regarded as one of the NFL's best games with multiple future Hall of Famers.[31]
The ComebackJanuary 3, 1993Houston Oilers38–41Buffalo Bills1992–93 playoff game where the Buffalo Bills overcame a 35–3 deficit to defeat the visiting Houston Oilers 41–38 in overtime, thus setting the record for largest comeback in NFL history until the 2022 NFL season.[32] [33] [34]
Fake Spike GameNovember 27, 1994Miami Dolphins28–24New York JetsDolphins quarterback Dan Marino ran a trick play, pretending to stop the game clock but instead threw a pass that scored the game-winning touchdown, ultimately giving Miami the 28–24 victory.[35]
Snowball Game (1995)December 23, 1995San Diego Chargers27–17New York GiantsMajor snowstorm prior to the game prompted fans to throw snowballs in the stands and onto the field, resulting in the Giants being forced to forfeit the game.[36] [37] [38]
The Catch IIJanuary 3, 1999Green Bay Packers27–30San Francisco 49ersWild Card Playoff game notable for a 49ers game-winning pass with 8 seconds left in the 4th quarter.[39] [40]
Pickle Juice GameSeptember 3, 2000Philadelphia Eagles41–14Dallas CowboysNotable for the Eagles' use of pickle juice for hydration due to field temperatures reaching 130 degrees F.[41] [42]
Monday Night MiracleOctober 23, 2000Miami Dolphins37–40New York JetsJets comeback game with 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 30, winning in overtime.[43]
BottlegateDecember 16, 2001Jacksonville Jaguars15–10Cleveland BrownsNotable for Browns fans throwing objects such as beer bottles onto the field in response to referees going against the rules by overturning a Browns 4th down conversion made two plays prior, resulting in the game ending early.[44] [45]
Tuck Rule GameJanuary 19, 2002Oakland Raiders13–16New England Patriots2001 AFC Divisional Playoff game where a Patriots fumble was overturned by officials due to Patriots QB Tom Brady appearing to "tuck" the ball in, ruling it an incomplete pass and leading to a Patriots victory and Super Bowl XXXVI win.[46] [47]
Favre's Dad GameDecember 22, 2003Green Bay Packers7–41Oakland Raiders2003 regular season game where Packers quarterback Brett Favre threw for 399 yards and 4 touchdown passes less than 24 hours after his father, Irvin, died of a heart attack. The game kept the Packers playoff hopes alive and extended Favre's consecutive start record.[48] [49]
We want the ball and we're going to score!January 4, 2004Seattle Seahawks27–33Green Bay Packers2003 NFC Wild-Card Playoff Game where Seahawks' quarterback Matt Hasselbeck proclaimed "we want the ball and we're going to score!" after winning the overtime coin toss, before throwing a game-losing pick-six.[50] [51]
4th and 26January 11, 2004Green Bay Packers17–20Philadelphia Eagles2003–04 playoff overtime victory for the Eagles due to Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb completing a 28-yard pass to wide receiver Freddie Mitchell for a first down while at 4th down, 26 yards from the first down marker in the 4th quarter.[52] [53]
Fútbol AmericanoOctober 2, 2005San Francisco 49ers14–31Arizona CardinalsMarketing name for the first NFL game held outside the United States, at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.[54] [55]
They are who we thought they were!October 16, 2006Chicago Bears24–23Arizona CardinalsComeback victory for the Bears after trailing by 20 points at halftime, which is notable for an angry post-game rant by Cardinals head coach Dennis Green.[56] [57]
Miracle at the New MeadowlandsDecember 19, 2010Philadelphia Eagles38–31New York GiantsComeback victory for the Eagles after being down by 21 points with eight minutes left in the 4th quarter, scoring four unanswered touchdowns and DeSean Jackson winning on a punt return as time expired for the first time in NFL history.[58] [59]
January 8, 2012Pittsburgh Steelers23–29Denver Broncos2011–12 NFL playoff game with five statistics containing three digits in the order 3 - 1 - 6, exactly three years after Broncos QB Tim Tebow wore eye black with the Bible verse.[60] [61] [62]
Mile High MiracleJanuary 12, 2013Baltimore Ravens38–35Denver Broncos2012 AFC Divisional playoff game with 28 points scored in the first eleven minutes and five lead changes decided by double overtime. Named after a game-tying 70-yard touchdown pass from Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco to receiver Jacoby Jones with under a minute left in regulation.[63] [64]
The Pick at the StickDecember 23, 2013San Francisco 49ers34-24Atlanta Falcons49ers clinched a playoff spot when NaVorro Bowman intercepted Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and returned the interception for a 89-yard touchdown. This was the last 49ers home game played at Candlestick Park.[65]
Dez Caught ItJanuary 11, 2015Dallas Cowboys21–26Green Bay Packers2014-2015 Divisional Playoff game notorious for a controversially overturned catch caught by Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant as he was lunging towards the end zone, allowing the Green Bay Packers to win.
Miracle in MotownDecember 3, 2015Green Bay Packers27–23Detroit LionsPackers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a 61yd Hail Mary pass into the end-zone that was caught by tight end Richard Rodgers II for the game-winning touchdown after trailing 20 - 0 in the second half.[66] [67]
The Meltdown at Paul BrownJanuary 9, 2016Pittsburgh Steelers18–16Cincinnati BengalsGame with multiple injuries and personal fouls by both teams, culminating in two game-losing penalties caused by a helmet strike by Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict against Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, followed by Adam "Pacman" Jones conflicting with Steelers linebackers coach Joey Porter.[68] [69] [70]
28–3February 5, 2017New England Patriots34–28Atlanta FalconsSuper Bowl LI, featuring the Patriots coming back from a 28–3 score deficit midway through the third quarter to win the first Super Bowl won in overtime, despite an estimated 99.8% chance of a Falcons victory in the third quarter. Regarded by many media outlets as the best Super Bowl of all time.[71] [72] [73] [74]
Snow Bowl (2017)December 10, 2017Indianapolis Colts7–13Buffalo BillsGame held in the midst of a heavy lake-effect snow storm that ultimately dumped 16.7inches of snow in Orchard Park, with 8inchesto9inchesin (toin) falling during the game alone.[75] [76]
Same Old BrownsJanuary 10, 2021Cleveland Browns48–37Pittsburgh Steelers2020–21 NFL playoff game with the Browns leading against the Steelers 28–0 by the end of the first quarter, resulting in the Browns' first playoff win in 26 years. The victory followed derogatory comments made by Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster calling the Browns' roster "nameless gray faces" and saying "The Browns is the Browns".[77] [78] [79]
The ReturnOctober 3, 2021Tampa Bay Buccaneers19–17New England PatriotsTom Brady's first game at the New England Patriots' Gillette Stadium after leaving the team and signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[80] [81] [82]
13 SecondsJanuary 23, 2022Buffalo Bills36–42Kansas City Chiefs2021 AFC Divisional playoff game featuring both the Bills' QB Josh Allen and the Chiefs' QB Patrick Mahomes throwing for 300 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, and rushing for at least 50 yards, culminating in a Mahomes 44-yard drive with 13 seconds left to bring the game to overtime for the Chiefs to ultimately win. The game also resulted in changes to overtime rules to allow both teams to possess the ball.[83] [84]
Minneapolis Miracle IIDecember 17, 2022Indianapolis Colts36–39Minnesota VikingsThe largest comeback in NFL history, with the Minnesota Vikings overcoming a 33–0 halftime deficit.[85] [86]
Madhouse in MarylandOctober 27, 2024Chicago Bears15-18Washington CommandersWashington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels threw a 52 yard Hail Mary pass that was tipped by Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and caught by Commanders receiver Noah Brown for a walk-off touchdown.[87]

Named individual plays or series of plays

NameDateAway teamScoreHome teamNotes
The HitNovember 20, 1960Philadelphia Eagles17–10New York GiantsEagles Chuck Bednarik tackled Giants player Frank Gifford, knocking him unconscious and delivering him a deep concussion requiring hospitalization. Considered to be among the most vicious defensive tackles in professional football history.[88]
The Wrong Way RunOctober 25, 1964Minnesota Vikings27–22San Francisco 49ersMinnesota Vikings defensive end Jim Marshall accidentally ran the wrong way into his own end zone after retrieving an offensive fumble, causing a safety.[89] [90]
Immaculate ReceptionDecember 23, 1972Oakland Raiders7–13Pittsburgh SteelersFrom a 1972 AFC divisional playoff game where a Steelers pass bounced off of a Raider's helmet before being caught by Steelers fullback Franco Harris for a game-winning touchdown.[91] [92]
The Sea of HandsDecember 21, 1974Miami Dolphins26–28Oakland RaidersFrom a 1974–75 NFL playoff game where Oakland quarterback Ken Stabler launched a touchdown pass to running back Clarence Davis, who wrestled the ball away from multiple Miami defenders to secure victory for the Raiders and ending Miami's historic run of Super Bowl appearances.[93]
Hail MaryDecember 28, 1975Dallas Cowboys17–14Minnesota VikingsFrom a NFL playoff game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Minnesota Vikings on December 28, 1975, when Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach threw a long last-ditch game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Drew Pearson, and later dubbed the name of the Hail Mary pass.[94] [95]
Ghost to the PostDecember 24, 1977Oakland Raiders37–31Baltimore Colts42-yard pass from Raiders QB Ken Stabler to Dave Casper, nicknamed "The Ghost" that set up a game-tying field goal in the final seconds of regulation in a double-overtime 1977-1978 AFC divisional playoff game.[96] [97]
Holy RollerSeptember 10, 1978Oakland Raiders21–20San Diego ChargersControversial game-winning play where Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler fumbled the ball forward, followed by several other Raiders players pushing the ball towards the end zone for a touchdown that was ruled as a forward fumble instead of a forward pass.[98]
Miracle at the MeadowlandsNovember 19, 1978Philadelphia Eagles19–17New York GiantsBotched attempt at a Giants handoff leading to a fumble recovered by Eagles defensive back Herm Edwards for a touchdown, despite the Giants just needing to run out the final seconds to win. Resulted in the universal adoption of the quarterback kneel to end games and the firing of Giants offensive coordinator Bob Gibson.[99] [100] [101]
Red Right 88January 4, 1981Oakland Raiders14–12Cleveland Browns1980–81 NFL playoff game play where an interception of a "Red Slot Right, Halfback Stay, 88," pass play in the end zone by Raiders safety Mike Davis, despite the Browns being in range of a field goal, put an end to the Browns' season.[102] [103] [104]
The CatchJanuary 10, 1982Dallas Cowboys27–28San Francisco 49ersPlay during the 1981 NFC Championship Game. Leaping grab in the back of the end zone to complete a 6-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Joe Montana, enabling the 49ers to defeat the Cowboys and eventually win Super Bowl XVI.[105]
The DriveJanuary 11, 1987Denver Broncos23–20Cleveland Browns98-yard offensive drive conducted in the 4th quarter of the 1986 AFC Championship Game by Broncos quarterback John Elway, in a span of 5 minutes and 2 seconds to tie the game and allow a game winning field goal in overtime against the Browns.[106] [107]
The FumbleJanuary 17, 1988Cleveland Browns33–38Denver BroncosGame-losing fumble by the Browns against the Broncos in the 1987 AFC Championship Game, a rematch of the game The Drive occurred in.[108] [109]
Wide RightJanuary 27, 1991Buffalo Bills19–20New York GiantsMissed game-winning 47-yard field goal attempt by Bills kicker Scott Norwood at the end of Super Bowl XXV, resulting in the victory of the opposing New York Giants.[110] [111]
Clock PlayNovember 27, 1994Miami Dolphins28–24New York JetsSee Fake Spike Game above.
Immaculate DeflectionJanuary 14, 1996Indianapolis Colts16–20Pittsburgh SteelersPlay in the 1995 AFC Championship Game where Colts quarterback Jim Harbaugh threw a Hail Mary pass deflected by multiple players before being mistakenly ruled a dropped pass by officials once caught in the end zone by the intended receiver, Aaron Bailey, causing the Steelers to advance to Super Bowl XXX.[112] [113]
Music City MiracleJanuary 8, 2000Buffalo Bills16–22Tennessee TitansPlay during the 1999–2000 playoffs where Titans tight end Frank Wycheck threw a lateral pass across the field to Kevin Dyson, who then ran 75 yards to score the game-winning touchdown.[114] [115]
One Yard ShortJanuary 30, 2000St. Louis Rams23–16Tennessee TitansFinal play of Super Bowl XXXIV where Rams linebacker Mike Jones tackled Titans wide receiver Kevin Dyson one yard short of the goal line to prevent a potential game-tying touchdown.[116] [117]
River City RelayDecember 21, 2003New Orleans Saints19–20Jacksonville JaguarsPlay where the Saints used three laterals to score a touchdown as time expired in regulation before New Orleans kicker John Carney missed the ensuing extra point that would have sent the game into overtime, and instead gave Jacksonville the 20–19 victory.[118] [119]
The Immaculate RedemptionJanuary 15, 2006Pittsburgh Steelers21–18Indianapolis Colts2005 AFC Divisional playoff game play where a late-game fumble by Steelers running back Jerome Bettis was recovered by Colts player Nick Harper and returned near midfield just as the Steelers appeared to have the game won, until Ben Roethlisberger made a shoestring tackle to prevent what would have likely been a game-winning touchdown for the Colts.[120] [121]
Helmet CatchFebruary 3, 2008New York Giants17–14New England PatriotsPlay made in the final two minutes of Super Bowl XLII where Giants QB Eli Manning escaped from three New England Patriots defensive players and throwing a forward pass, followed by David Tyree making a leaping catch by pressing the ball against his helmet, leading to a game-winning touchdown, and upset victory over the Patriots, who were on the verge of becoming the first National Football League (NFL) team to finish a season undefeated and untied since the 1972 Miami Dolphins.[122] [123] [124]
The Dan OrlovskyOctober 12, 2008Detroit Lions10–12Minnesota VikingsAccidental running out of the back of the end zone resulting in a safety by Lions QB Dan Orlovsky in his first career NFL start, leading to a two-point deficit to ultimately lose the game in the Lions' eventual 0–16 season.[125] [126] Subsequent runs out of the back of the end zone by other QBs such as Jimmy Garoppolo or Gardner Minshew have been called "pulling a Dan Orlovsky" by media outlets.[127] [128] [129]
Beast QuakeJanuary 8, 2011New Orleans Saints36–41Seattle SeahawksTouchdown by Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, nicknamed "Beast Mode", running 67 yards and breaking nine tackles, resulting in the subsequent celebration of Seahawks fans registering on a nearby seismograph.[130]
Fail MarySeptember 24, 2012Green Bay Packers12–14Seattle SeahawksFinal play resulting in a game-winning Hail Mary touchdown being ruled for the Seahawks despite an offensive pass interference penalty and a simultaneous possession catch.[131] [132]
Butt FumbleNovember 22, 2012New England Patriots49–19New York JetsInfamous play occurring in front of the Jets home crowd of over 79,000 fans at MetLife Stadium and a primetime television audience of over 20 million, where Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez collided with the buttocks of his teammate, offensive lineman Brandon Moore, causing a fumble recovered by the Patriots' safety Steve Gregory to be returned for a touchdown.[133] [134]
The TipJanuary 19, 2014San Francisco 49ers17–23Seattle Seahawks2013 NFC Championship Game play where With 30 seconds left in regulation, 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick threw a pass to Michael Crabtree in the right corner of the endzone that was deflected by cornerback Richard Sherman directly into linebacker Malcolm Smith's hands for an interception, effectively sealing the Seahawks victory and allowing them to win their first Super Bowl win at Super Bowl XLVIII.[135]
Colts CatastropheOctober 18, 2015New England Patriots34–27Indianapolis ColtsUnsuccessful Colts fake punt trick play leading to only upback Colt Anderson set to receive the ball from gunner Griff Whalen with no protection, resulting in an immediate tackle for a loss after the ball was snapped and illegal formation penalty on the Colts, with New England taking over on downs. Broadly regarded as one of the worst plays in NFL history.[136] [137] [138]
Immaculate ExtensionDecember 25, 2016Baltimore Ravens27–31Pittsburgh SteelersCatch by Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown at the Baltimore 1-yard line, which he extended over the goal line despite being tackled by two Baltimore defenders to take the lead and win the game.[139]
Minneapolis MiracleJanuary 14, 2018New Orleans Saints24–29Minnesota Vikings2017–18 playoff game play where on the last play of the game, Vikings quarterback Case Keenum threw a pass to wide receiver Stefon Diggs; Saints safety Marcus Williams missed a tackle, allowing Diggs to run to the end zone to complete the 61-yard touchdown pass. The game became the first in NFL playoff history to end in a touchdown as time expired.[140] [141]
Philly SpecialFebruary 4, 2018Philadelphia Eagles41–33New England PatriotsSuper Bowl LII trick play with the ball snapped by Eagles center Jason Kelce to running back Corey Clement, flipped to Trey Burton, and thrown to Eagles QB Nick Foles who ran for a touchdown, helping the Eagles win their first championship in 57 years. Nick Foles became the first player in Super Bowl history to both throw and catch a touchdown pass during a Super Bowl game.[142] [143] [144]
Miracle in MiamiDecember 9, 2018New England Patriots33–34Miami DolphinsThe first walk-off game-winning touchdown in NFL history to involve multiple lateral passes.[145] [146]
Double DoinkJanuary 6, 2019Philadelphia Eagles16–15Chicago Bears2018 NFC Wild Card game-ending field goal attempt by Bears kicker Cody Parkey that was partially deflected by Eagles defensive lineman Treyvon Hester before the ball hit the left upright and then bounced off the crossbar away from the scoring goal, resulting in a Bears loss.[147] [148]
NOLA No-CallJanuary 20, 2019Los Angeles Rams26–23New Orleans SaintsMissed pass interference call on the Rams during the 2018 NFC Championship Game, preventing a touchdown to effectively win the game that significantly contributed to the Saints' loss, resulting in significant backlash against NFL officiating.[149] [150] [151]
Jet Chip WaspFebruary 2, 2020San Francisco 49ers20–31Kansas City ChiefsSuper Bowl LIV play involving Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' largest 2019 season air-distance completion at 57.1 yards in the air to WR Tyreek Hill.[152] [153]
Hail MurrayNovember 15, 2020Buffalo Bills30–32Arizona CardinalsPlay involving Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray throwing a 43-yard Hail Mary pass into the end zone that wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught over three Bills defenders for the game-winning touchdown.[154] [155]
The Butt PuntSeptember 25, 2022Buffalo Bills19–21Miami DolphinsInfamous punt where Dolphins punter Thomas Morstead kicked the ball into the backside of Dolphins blocker Trent Sherfield due to him being lined up too close to Morstead, causing the ball to roll out of the end zone for a safety.[156] [157] [158]
Lunatic LateralDecember 18, 2022New England Patriots24–30Las Vegas RaidersGame-losing double lateral that ended up being thrown to Raiders defender Chandler Jones for a walk-off touchdown, occurring four years after the Miracle in Miami.[159] [160]
Hell Mary / Fail Mary (2023)November 24, 2023Miami Dolphins34–13New York JetsFailed Hail Mary pass by Jets QB Tim Boyle while attempting to take the lead at the end of the first half, leading to a 99-yard pick-six by Dolphins safety Jevon Holland.[161] [162] [163] [164]
Madhouse in MarylandOctober 27, 2024Chicago Bears15–18Washington CommandersFinal play involving Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels throwing a Hail Mary pass as time expired that was tipped at the goal line by Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson to Commanders wide receiver Noah Brown to win the game 18-15.[165] [166] [167]

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