Atlanta Falcons vs. Minnesota Vikings 1998 NFC Championship Full Game

[@Mr2guyy]

My Dad who I'd never seen cry my whole life, wiped a tear. He said "A little part of me just died ,son"

[@tiffanilinn9971]

Mr2Guy how did you know he said that then? O.O 😯

[@raveneff]

🤣🤣🤣 ok, Marshall.

[@MythicUzi]

Marshall Eriksen

[@themagicslinky1773]

HIMYM reference yess

[@Mr2guyy]

I'm drinking 'till I forget the 1999 NFC Championship

[@russellmoore2962]

I've been a atlanta falcon fan since 1976, seen a lot more losses than wins but this was the best win of any atlanta falcon team ever!

[@scatpackjohn392]

Nothing like John Madden and Pat Summerall

[@garysanderson4932]

Legends

[@apr8189]

Hell yea! Back when NFL was real football

[@jacksonconley5117]

They’re the best broadcasting duo in NFL history.

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Best game ever! I cried. Seriously. Never thought we'd go in my lifetime. Seriously... Now hoping for one big one before I die.

[@GeorgiaPride1978]

That was awesome to see this as a Falcons fan. My mother passed away during this run to the SB. So the Falcons making the playoffs was so bittersweet for me!

[@brandondrew739]

John and Pats voice together are so relaxing.

[@scottfarmer8758]

I'm not a Vikings fan, but I was devastated when they lost. I wanted a Vikings-Broncos Super Bowl badly! Those where two of the best teams I had ever seen and that would of been the best Super Bowl matchup ever! I have no idea who would of won. When the Vikings lost that day, the NFL did too. Oh what could of been.

[@deanladue3151]

That would mark two times that the Vikings and Broncos should have played each other in the Super Bowl. If you go back to January 1988, Viking RB Darrin Nelson drops a pass at the goal line against Washington in the final minute. The AFC opponent in the Super Bowl would have been the Broncos, who barely squeaked by Cleveland.

[@gcbranger1189]

that still hurts to this day. the consolation is the falcons lost the SB.

[@FireitupBedford]

I just loved this game as long as I've been a Falcons fan I to this day couldn't believe they were going to the Super Bowl......

[@DavidSanchez-bq9jv]

Again, You Lost! Superbowl Or No Superbowl 😀

[@johnselwitz5362]

@@DavidSanchez-bq9jvThey’re the Falcons, of course they’re not going to win a Super Bowl 😂

[@TT-dv9er]

As a Falcons fan, it is so hard to get there. That last one left a mark. Third times the charm!!!

[@rahfrmnj1895]

Tori Temple no doubt this team we got this year if healthy we got a shot at it

[@ellietaylorsver]

28-3

[@ellietaylorsver]

28-3

[@ellietaylorsver]

28-3

[@indicatorlist373]

@@rahfrmnj1895 They found something on defense with Raheem Morris taking over the second half of the season. I am really looking forward to this draft.

[@RichJohnsonCS]

New drinking game: drink every time you hear Randy Moss.

[@kdizz3339]

Lol

[@kdizz3339]

I’ll do it

[@kdizz3339]

Lol

[@deanladue3151]

People would be wiped out before halftime.

[@hotdogice1277]

Thank u NFL for showing this. I'm glad that I can watch this, because I couldn't watch this. This was before I was born, which was 8 years later in 2006.

[@juliansmith4352]

This was payback for the City of Atlanta after losing the 1991 World series to the Minnesota twins in a memorable 7 game series that the home team won every game the drama was more intense than a Hollywood thriller

[@jacksonconley5117]

Too bad you guys didn’t win the super bowl.

[@rajmathai7699]

@@jacksonconley5117 28-3 anyone?

[@BasedEngineer]

This is my first ever sports memory as a vikings fan. I was only 3 years old 😔

[@russellmoore2962]

I just wish this game would had been against Dallas instead of Minnesota, we owe them one!

[@supermarioharvey2174]

My family are Vikings fans and this game was on my parents wedding day what does that tell you about my family's luck

[@christianraines3032]

R they still together?

[@TWINKIEful]

Oof

[@dee24rock]

Oh wow.

[@supermarioharvey2174]

@@christianraines3032 yeah

[@noyou113]

If it makes you feel better this is the year I was born..

[@TheSuperSpeeder]

I'll be that guy. I was at that game and traveled from Atl. There may have been a few hundred Falcons fans in the building. It. Was. Wild.

[@packersauburneric3625]

Ya as Packers fan even I feel sorry for this vikings team rewatching this after watching the NFL Network special missing rings on 1998 Minnesota Vikings

[@packersauburneric3625]

Former Packers great egeune Robinson had good luck vs Vikings and former Iowa great Tim Dwight loved him in college

[@Raptor3400]

This was such a sweet win for the Falcons and their fans. Nobody thought they had a chance. I remember the network showing champagne on ice in the Vikings owners box.

[@BigDaddy-uv5mo]

Pat Summerall: do you go for two? John Madden: no heck no you gotta tie the game

[@swissmrkc]

How did the Vikings lose this game? Chris "Chandaleer" offered like 4 easy interceptions in the last 5 minutes for the Vikings to grab.....

[@richgerow3472]

Because they're the Vikings. They spread heartbreak like China spreads coronavirus.

[@MilesOC89]

It's the Vikings lmao

[@MrREAPERsz]

Lol it's the Vikings lmao. Brett farve with Adrian Peterson couldn't even get them to the big dance.

[@swissmrkc]

Wow yeah well as a Chiefs fan and only a satellite viewer of the Vikings my whole life I now understand why you all complain of the heartbreak. But remembermychiefs didn't even win a playoff game for like over 20 years at one stretch until just recently and they had some 13 and 3 seasons in there too so......I understand the heartbreak and you never know you might have a mahomes situation at any moment to right the ship

[@deanladue3151]

The worst one was when Vikings safety Robert Griffith had one literally fall into his hands, and he dropped it!! The Falcons scored on the next play.

[@druediecastplusjeter1892]

Still the WORST NIGHTMARE OF MY LIFE. 25 YEARS LATER

[@AOIbis]

This gives me goose bumps, the sound of my childhood is the two men in that booth.

[@coreylevine3856]

RIP Dan Reeves,Dennis Green,Pat Summerall,and John Madden

[@chuse4519]

So many Fuller’s and Anderson’s

[@BigDaddy-uv5mo]

This NFC Championship was that good that even the broncos were watching the overtime in their pregame warmup

[@SeanGrady90]

Yes!! Please post more classic games from the 1990s!!!!!

[@unreeharrell2257]

This was the Dirty Bird Era though!We had a good squad that year! I'm still upset that we didn't get it done that year, thanks a lot John Elway!😒

[@jet7111]

It sucked in the Super Bowl. Elway was just to much for us that year.

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Yes we did!!! I won a trip to the Super Bowl a few days later on 99x. I cried after this game tho because at that time I thought I'd never live to see us go.

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

I blame us and whoever should have been making sure our players didnt break curfew... not to mention Eugene Robinson's arrest 😠

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

@@jet7111 We didn't help though at all. Out partying the night before.

[@jamman6565]

28 To 3 Bro

[@davidwilson7343]

Anytime I wanted to shut my ex-wife up, all I had to say to her was “1998”. 😂

[@ms.dirtybird7779]

Lol

[@1990Thunderbolt]

and what if she say 28-3 if you can't stfu? haha

[@greshamwhite2466]

@@1990Thunderbolt Who said he was a Falcons fan?

[@1990Thunderbolt]

@@greshamwhite2466 i'm assuming he is cause he sound like one haha

[@greshamwhite2466]

@@1990Thunderbolt All he implied by saying that was his ex wife is a Vikings fan. He never explicitly said or implied that he was a Falcons fan.

[@adeptgopnik]

The vikinkgs were so damn good that year, the fact that they lost this game was ridiculous

[@GeneDangusBurner]

Here is a verse if you want it: Ephesians 4:29 Jesus loves you :)

[@russellmoore2962]

God and the good book didn't have anything to do with it, the reason Vikings lost this game is because of that Viking defense, Vikings still had the lead after Anderson's miss, their defense couldn't get the job done when it matterd the most so don't blame gary anderson

[@deanladue3151]

Too many miscues and missed opportunities, and they all added up at the end.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

53:51 - Why are you throwing with a minute left to halftime on 3rd and 10 from your own 16 yd line up 20-7?! Run the clock and punt

[@williewalker5646]

Mike Youngblood I totally agree! That game was lost just b4 the half. I know the Vikings missed a FG late in the 4th but they allowed the Falcons 2stay in the game when they had control of the game up 2that point. That's Brian billicks 4U. He's very arrogant when it comes 2making the right call at the right time. He coached my RAVENS. That RAVENS team should've had the opportunity 2repeat as champions. He brought Elvis Grbac in & it wasn't a good fit & who could 4get Kyle Boller. Personally I believe Billick played a part in ruining Boller career. Boller should've been groomed b4 being a starter in the NFL he wasn't ready. Billick is a great motivator w/out? The finally was tired of his act. He was touted as a offensive GURU please. The late 90's their weren't any talented young QBs in the NFL. Elway, Kelly, Kosar,Montana, Young ended that era

[@Kriebler]

The commentary and players take me back to Madden '99 - my first football game.

[@erocs9747]

Remmeber the leg snap when someone got hurt lmao

[@jjeff3249]

Why must you make us watch this heartbreak again!

[@RonPaulMBRadio]

This was one of the biggest upsets

[@geemac7267]

Up 20-7 with about a minute left in the half, ball on the 20 yard line, and Minnesota is dropping back to pass like it's the 4th quarter and they're losing 20-14.

[@deanladue3151]

Vikings OC Brian Billick absolutely screwed up with that play call.

[@kjsosa6085]

Yessssirrr we going back in time !!!! ATL

[@MichaelJ843]

This still does not hurt like the Atlanta and New England Game come back, you had one job.

[@RCT1963]

The Minnesota D should take just as much blame as anybody for that last 2 minutes

[@deanladue3151]

That was unbelievable to see, the way the Falcons carved them up on the game tying drive. Even more amazing that the Vikings went to a prevent defense!

[@chicagodukedog]

God I miss Madden and Summerall.

[@samuelhain2712]

Stop blaming Gary Anderson. Vikings D couldn't stop Atlanta ALL DAY.

[@collinghood6828]

True, but he choked when they needed him the most.

[@AutoArtemAuto]

@@collinghood6828 The Vikings had way too many chances to put the Falcons away, and messed up. It's not all on Gary.

[@deanladue3151]

Turnovers and miscues, the Vikings couldn't have picked a worse time all season to have them.

[@javalemcgee6198]

This game happened on my parents wedding day. I've been a cursed Vikings fan ever since. Thanks for the pain @NFL.

[@EdmacZ]

This is one of my favorite FOX scoreboard graphics.

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Interesting factoid at 1:02:30 considering both conference championships that day had the opposite outcome.

[@flames24lightning]

1:53:24 "39 yards away.....and it's NOT GOOD!" 😳

[@kalel311superman9]

One Anderson missed the field goal the other Anderson made his field goal

[@nungrandma100]

Vikings: "There is no way we are losing" Gary Anderson: When you try your best but you don't succeed.

[@apr8189]

Vikings:"we're going to Miami!" Morten Andersen:"Oh yea? Watch this!"

[@scottfarmer8758]

That missed field goal has probably kept Gary Anderson out of the Hall of Fame.

[@bethesdagamer7971]

1:53:11 Most memorable play from this game

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

Bethesda Gamer7 the laces were out! 🤢

[@deanladue3151]

I saw a Falcons player was unblocked and had a direct shot at blocking the kick. I think Anderson saw him at the last second and tried to angle it away from from him. I also think that there should have been a running into the kicker penalty on the Falcons. The same guy that was unblocked nailed Anderson and knocked him to the turf.

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

Strong pressure from the right side. Nearly blocked. Caused him to pull it. Otherwise he would have made it easily.

[@ryansliva3788]

Gary Anderson.

[@apr8189]

1:25:50. The last time Minnesota would score in this game

[@brandondrew739]

U can tell this was the juicing era,look at their legs,they were built like tanks.The freaken Wr look like line backers!

[@AlexHebert1995]

As a Saints fan, who is still bitter about both playoff losses to the Vikings, I feel bad for the Vikings in this game. I really do. To have one of the best offenses in the history of football and not go to the Super Bowl has to be agonizing. It should've been Broncos vs. Vikings, but sadly y'all have even worse luck than us.

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

Alex Hebert 1992 or 3 Houston run and shoot. 3 - 1000 yard receivers

[@AlexHebert1995]

@@T.R.R.Jolkien thats true. They never did win a playoff game those 2 years and they later left Houston, went to Tennessee, and changed their name to the Titans.

[@mikej.8885]

Falcons had 1 loss less. The Falcons were 14-2 that year ONLY 1 loss less than the Vikings FFS

[@jonathanaguilar2183]

Can you upload Packers vs Rams 2018 week 8 game?

[@collinghood6828]

Ehh, just watch the highlights

[@kentertainment9426]

Wow. This is REALLY gonna cheer up us Vikings fans during these tough times.

[@Conspo_1]

Would’ve been the Vikings dream to win the super bowl but the kicker screw it up

[@yetz2291]

Don't blame the damn kicker, man. The Offense had plenty of opportunities to put the game away earlier, and the defense failed to stop the Falcons from tying the game or kicking that game winner.

[@Enigma71559]

@@yetz2291 Exactly!! I was at this game. My darkest day as a sports fan. So many other factors went into the Vikings blowing this game. But all anyone remembers is poor Gary Anderson.

[@mrconfusion87]

Madden explicitly said at the start the Vikings' defense was its weakness!

[@Jdrlifts]

Did I just read premiers in 4 days 😂

[@jrjohnrea8l934]

Jaceistheplace- Gaming Yes...yes you did

[@friendoist]

Ok. I'd rather get kicked in the nuts by a goat than watch this game again. -Vikings fan

[@randomdude4769]

There better be another full game scheduled to premiere on April 6. This game is already on KZbin.

[@randomdude4769]

@Allen Iverson I don't ever sub to people begging for a sub.

[@edwinverzosa7655]

The first nfc championship game not involving the cowboys, 49ers, and packers

[@redpillfreedom6692]

First since 1991.

[@frostedicepharoah7723]

*That Falcons logo*

[@undericesinger]

John "Just chuck it out there, dawg" Madden.

[@chasewill18]

Cunningham played terrible in OT! How you under throw Moss on that last offensive throw smh

[@deanladue3151]

I would hear that Cunninghams shoulder was injured on the strip sack by Chuck Smith before halftime. His throws were shorter and didn't have their normal velocity in the 2nd half. He was also side arming many of his passes as well.

[@josiah.coelho.sports]

Hey nfl do raiders vs cheifs 2017 week 7

[@raysanchez5267]

for randy moss, he took em there,

[@G274Me]

Straight Cash Homie

[@CedricSince1983]

Come on guys, this has been uploaded already, but I'll play along and hope the Vikings win, Randy Moss is my second favorite wide receiver of all-time behind Jerry Rice, cant wait to watch.

[@majin7990]

randy moss better than rice in my opinion

[@typorter-pp6lh]

For the love of god Robert Smith STOP RUNNING OUT OF BOUNDS AND STOPPING THE CLOCK!

[@perkcs3759]

Wasnt Gary Andersons fault all along. Vikes missed easy picks and 2 easy tds randy had at the end

[@redpillfreedom6692]

Looking at the kick, it would have been blocked if he kicked it straight on. He moved it left as a reaction to the defender.

[@astrostar49]

You guys already uploaded this one. Throwback Suggestion: 1996 Week 16 49ers at Steelers

[@WalterWhiteFootballSharing]

Every few years I rewatch this game or the NFL Films Greatest Games version; (Disney+ has all 40 of those); as well as 09 Saints Vikings NFCC. The Vikings HAD been on the wrong side of epic postseason games...But Ironically crushed TWO Saints Superbowl runs in thrilling manner in 2017; 2019. So the pain is more then mutual, lol. For the rest of us; its maximum entertaining.

[@maxsthoughts6204]

It would have been interesting to see this Vikings team against the Broncos in the super bowl.

[@tylourbrewington3650]

Max's Thought's the Broncos would've lost

[@jcdova29]

40 seconds left in regulation with the most explosive wide receiver and a big arm quarterback like Randall Cunningham and Dennis Green decides to run out clock and play for overtime???? Not to mention game was in Minnesota. Talk about being conservative and not playing to win but playing not to lose. What a choking move. Vikings deserved to lose.

[@marlonhenderson1953]

They who we thought they was. Coach Green

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

Marlon Henderson 🤣

[@Bull1908]

98 was the Vikings chance even though they had a chance to go back in 2000. Felt bad for Cunningham, Moss, Carter, Smith, Anderson, Stringer, Green, Tice, Hitchock, Rudd and Randle to name a handful of guys who lost chance at a ring. I would have add Vikings OC Brian Billick but he got his as a HC in 2000 as Ravens HC and probably had one as a 49ers PR guy (noted to me when he wrote Bill Walsh's book lol).

[@chinaexpat1827]

DAMN THEY JINXED ANDERSEN

[@samuelhain2712]

1:27:24. Bonehead Hitchcock ignores runner, tackles a BLOCKER and trash talks (!) 1:28:08. (Very next play). Gives up a 70 yard bomb. Play dumb, Vikes deserved to lose.

[@marioalberto4397]

Every time i watch this, I can,t avoid thinking about Marshall Eriksen shouting: DAMMMMMMMMMN IT!

[@jacksonconley5117]

16:36 You got Mossed!

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Credit to the 98 Falcons, but the 98 Vikings LOST this game! Oh and they lost as a TEAM, not just Gary Anderson made mistakes!

[@nickleo2107]

If was so dumb😂😂 I thought Micheal Vick was the Falcons Starting QB😂

[@lingoowopdagoat3760]

Neither team still hasn’t won a super bowl smh this game is just bad luck . #SKOL

[@G274Me]

How the Vikings loss this game I’ll never understand

[@chefizzy2238]

WiperHunter it’s the Vikings, it impresses me when they don’t find a way to lose 😂😂

[@G274Me]

Mighty Minxx Right! And then the cursed ass cowboys too

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

WiperHunter but the cowboys won 5 Super Bowls . That isn’t cursed. Houston football teams were cursed.

[@chefizzy2238]

Timothy K you still have to watch those on VHS, considering all the “talent” they claim to have with minimal playoff appearances and wins, yes they’re cursed

[@BigDes_Energy]

Man this is exciting‼️ can’t wait to see who wins 👀👏🏾

[@heavymetalrules436]

Imagine John Randle Everson Griffen Danielle Hunter Jared Allen all playing on the same team as starting defensive line Ev and John being the tackles while Danielle and Jared were the ends Damn that would be the greatest defensive line in history Oh wait I have Madden I can do it on that....

[@jacksonconley5117]

Imagine having Brett Farve, Adrian Peterson, Dalvin Cook, Randy Moss, Cris Carter, Justin Jefferson, Kyle Rudolph, and Stefon Diggs on your offense.

[@gilbertobarrera5675]

Great game. Great memories. 😥

[@kermitthefrog2819]

wait were, were the falcons good back then?

[@sabishiihito]

Not really, that season came out of nowhere.

[@kermitthefrog2819]

Dang i thought i was dreaming for a second, the falcons being good?

[@apr8189]

@@sabishiihito 1998 was a hell of a season. Wouldn't be til 2008 and after did we ever get back-to-back winning seasons.

[@igotuume]

Let's see THE mike Vick game

[@chinaexpat1827]

THANK YOU NFL, MORE PLEASE ESPECIALLY MADDEN CALLED GAMES

[@jenyakostak2155]

Need some Giants games of 80s, and more 80s overall, moreeeeee. You, damn, block every game from 80s, if it’s a problem for you that other users post classic games on their own channels and you block it, so put up that games on official NFL KZbin channel for fans, everything that is possible in your job is must be made for fans. Thank you

[@T.R.R.Jolkien]

👎🏽. No Giants. Remember Jason Seahorn?

[@zachrizzo6525]

Even if the Vikings won this game like they should have, they weren’t going to beat Elway’s Broncos. Vikings defense wasn’t good and Denver had too much talent

[@jacksonconley5117]

The moment that ruined the Vikings. 1:53:13

[@user-gh7ks6fs7f]

The Niners should have won the super bowl ,but Hearst broke his leg and it wasn’t the same

[@kdizz3339]

Kirk Cousins 0-9 on Monday night football😂 And they thought he was good lol

[@xavierbotello421]

Oh yes, monday night wins gets you to the superbowl

[@trentholio]

Lol cousins isn't elite, but he's better than 20 plus qbs in the league

[@RFantasyFB8675]

I believe Cousins was the 6th ranked QB last season. Also I believe Kirk is 0-3 on mnf with the Vikes and 0-6 with the skins. Also Kirk was 1-6-1 against winning teams in 2018 losing to the Bears x2, Seahawks, Rams, Patriots, and Saints. Those teams had a combined record of 71-25 for the whole season. All of those teams made it to the playoffs and 2 of those teams made it to the Superbowl. So basically the Vikes lost to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best teams in the league, and also the Bears and Seahawks who were really good teams. So yes Kirk and the Vikes had a losing record against winning teams, but they were really good teams. And the Vikes were the underdogs in most of those games. In 2019 Kirk was 2-5 against winning teams losing to the Packers x2, Seahawks, Bears (early in the year when they were 2-1, 3-1 after beating Vikes), and guess what the Chiefs. The Chiefs did have their backup in, but still they have a very talented team. The Vikes were once again underdogs in most of these games. Also these teams had a combined record of 57-23 at the end of the year. So the Vikes lost to the SB Champs, the 3rd best team in the Packers, the Seahawks who lost to the Packers by 5 points, and the Bears early in the season. So yes Kirk is 3-11-1 against winning teams, but all of those teams were very good teams with very talented rosters. Say what you want but the Vikes have basically been losing to really good teams the past couple of years. So don't blame Kirk, blame the whole team. Look at Garoppolo, he wasn't that great but his team still made the SB. It's a team sport, can't always blame the QB.

[@Doatello1991]

@xavier botello The point is the Vikings had far more success with Case Keenum than they ever had with Kirk Cousins.

[@RFantasyFB8675]

@@Doatello1991 Yes, but Keenum was a 1 year wonder. Also it didn't help our offensive coordinator that year took the head coaching job in NY. Keenum didn't do anything special, it was just great weapons around him and great coaching.

[@eesht918]

Rise Up 😈

[@OneCraZyWhoDat]

Battle of the Lombardiless.

[@jet7111]

There is always an idiot like this. Got to be the center of attention

[@Mlobb7]

Y’all basically had to cheat to get one 🤷‍♂️

[@alvinthomasiii8569]

Max Lobbins who cheated?! I’m lost, not the saints are you crazy?

[@Mlobb7]

Alvin Thomas III bountygate ring a bell???

[@shader8071]

At least when we get one, it wont be tainted by cheating. Kind of like the Astros

[@MrEzman99]

Eagles fan here, I hate the Vikings but I wish they won this game, Randall Cunningham deserved a ring.

[@selfhelp9685]

Hating things isn't good for your health.

[@timmylong833]

1998 Denver - Minnesota would have been such a better SB. Vikings choked..

[@gcbranger1189]

i remember saying that very thing back in '98'

[@dannyyang1202]

Feel like it was just yesterday...I dont think this team ( VIKINGS) will ever take us to the promise land. I'll come back 22 yrs to see my comments and rewrite history.

[@BigDes_Energy]

Eugene Robinson 😫🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️

[@Mrchips469]

1:53:13

[@kessellmoretz8384]

God hates the Vikings, and being a Vikes fan is the hardest thing in the world lol.

[@corbinmatasovsky8467]

Says "just chuck it out there dawg"-Madden lol

[@kevinflynn9423]

Huh Gary Anderson good job

[@Garf_malarf]

Why did I just wake up to this?