The Bert Emanuel Catch Game! (Buccaneers vs. Rams 1999, NFC Championship)

[@lbandjcfan54]

Man if that '99 Bucs team had an offense (or maybe just a top QB from that season), they'd be champions. Holding THAT Rams offense to just 9 points was a mightily impressive feat

[@jasonmckinney9938]

Shouldn’t have even been there. Redskins should have beat them a week earlier if they didn’t muff the snap on the game winning field goal

[@ChiefBlue4298]

@@jasonmckinney9938too bad

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

​@@jasonmckinney9938the Redskins would've gotten smoked lmao

[@barbarapaparella1833]

​@@jasonmckinney9938it was over 50 yards with over 1buck 30 left and would have put them up by 2. I hear ya though. Harder 2 go up n down the field back then. Especially with King as the QB.

[@johnselwitz5362]

I say this as an unbiased Steelers fan who had no rooting interest in this game, Pittsburgh was terrible during this season. The Bucs defense was so great in 1999 that they really didn’t need a top flight quarterback or an elite offense, just a run of the mill competent offense would have done the job. The Bucs defense played as close to a perfect game as possible, forced three turnovers and held one of the best offenses in NFL history to 11 points, with the Tampa Bay offense gifting the Rams a safety, so essentially they only conceded 9 points. Everyone remembers the Bert Emanuel play but if you dig a little deeper, the true story is revealed. In this game, FOUR TIMES the Bucs offense got to start a drive in the Rams side of the field because of how their defense was able to force turnovers and shut down the Greatest Show on Turf. And the results of those four drives? Field goal, punt, punt, interception. To not be able to punch it into the end zone one time is shameful with that kind of advantage in field position. Shaun King was dreadful. One of the most anemic offensive performances ever in a conference championship game. If I’m a Bucs defensive player at the end of that game, I’m absolutely livid at the offense.

[@forman208]

The greatest defensive performance ever that didn't result in a win. To not even crack 6 points is an abomination.

[@stevespud2707]

Well the Rams played pretty good defense too.

[@Peezster]

@@stevespud2707 Yeah, but the Bucs offense was horrible. So I guess there's that. They scored just 270 points during the year, almost half of what the Rams scored.

[@earl_james]

The early 2000's Dolphins defense with Zach Thomas and Jason Taylor used to routinely put up good games but ya kno, Jay Fielder.

[@GetBenched2010]

@@stevespud2707 Stopping Shawn King was a bit easier than stopping Warner, Faulk and Bruce in a dome.

[@99tjpro]

umm they did crack 6 points dummy

[@flashedwheat6783]

Nothing Like Some Classic Late 90s To Early 2000s NFL Throwback Games. What A Great Era Of NFL Football. :( :)

[@gradybrown3362]

Two Class Acts Coach Dick Vermeil and Coach Tony Dungy

[@erics2739]

amen

[@Peezster]

It's crazy how good the Bucs D was. If only they had an offense, they most likely win the Super bowl.

[@REXX-STRONGSTYLE]

You'll never see defenses like this again the bucks today wouldn't even be this good cuz they wouldn't be allowed to tackle like that.....

[@ericpackers1700]

Ya I think they had dilfer dimes on the bench

[@boogitybear2283]

True because their defense was ranked 3rd and their offense 27th.

[@anthonyrnkn]

They wasn't beating the Titans in that superbowl

[@kevinburke6055]

Well they won it in 2002

[@mrvincentjackson]

The league has been changing what a catch is for almost 25 years. Unbelievable. That WAS a catch!

[@lillagahnavich7700]

Yep we had the Megatron debacle....then Dez Bryant....and i forget the Steelers Tightend but was against the Patriots surprise surprise... 😂😂

[@rjthelion6239]

@@lillagahnavich7700good ole jesse james

[@zemog1025]

indeed the NFL was rigged way back when

[@erikpuka2627]

Derrick Brooks, Hardy Nickerson and Sheldon Quarles was an underrated Linebacker trio

[@djackson3269]

Properly rated

[@DWilliam1]

Brooks and Nickerson are considered great.

[@Mr.DugasYoutube]

Though Tampa lost that was one of the greatest defensive performances I have watched

[@jrad410]

What a defensive battle this was. If Bucs just had a competent offense, they coulda been a dominant force in the league.

[@victorhardin2186]

Yup

[@808mitch]

Yup, but at least they got one 💍 out of all that & the first one they got established them as one of the greatest defenses ever put together

[@erikpuka2627]

@@808mitch the 2002 offense was way better than the 1999. Thats why they won.

[@fast993]

That and having more interceptions than the raiders had scoring drives

[@xenonmaster6668]

@@fast993both the picks and pick 6’s they got off on Nick Gannon are still 20 years later Super Bowl Records

[@jacksonconley5117]

Hall of Famers: Rams: Dick Vermeil (Head Coach), Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Isaac Bruce, Torry Holt, Orlando Pace Buccaneers: Tony Dungy (Head Coach), Derrick Brooks, Warren Sapp, John Lynch, Ronde Barber

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

Tory Holt made it into the HOF ?? I don’t think he is in yet ?!

[@jacksonconley5117]

@ okay technically he not in yet as of the time I’m posting this (11/29/2024), but he should be in, he’s been snubbed over the last few years.

[@dentonyoung4314]

THAT. WAS. A. CATCH. And this is coming from a Rams fan. The NFL was so embarrassed by the replay booth effing that one up they had to put in the Bert Emanuel rule. At least the Bucs and that great defense got their Super Bowl win a couple years later.

[@rufusgoldstein2655]

It is now

[@peacebestill2653]

Not a catch

[@sickboy8914]

@@deanladue5367 Man as a bucs fan i gotta imagine Randy moss would be able to run over us for at least 2 touchdowns and we lose this game 17-6

[@chasetullar2732]

@@peacebestill2653No one cares you don’t understand football if you want attention go cry to mama

[@chasetullar2732]

@@sickboy8914As a Viking fan we would have choked and lost 6-3 lol

[@ramal5708]

When one of the team has 5 points on the board, it's gonna be a good game

[@tyreepowell8367]

Hands Down NFL Throwback, You Earned It My Good Friend.

[@charlesdunn442]

Finally this game has been posted!!

[@ericpackers1700]

The nfl game of the week sounds of the game is even better

[@rustyshackleford1114]

This is the game that ripped my heart out something fierce. I'll never get over this one.

[@ericpackers1700]

Lmao king of the hill

[@baxter1896]

Here's the thing: At the time the rules were that if the ball hits the ground, it's automatically incomplete. Thats why they changed the rules in the off-season. If the ruling by the official was wrong, then there would be no need to change the rule. Madden (RIP) probably made it more controversial then it should have been made by incorrectly saying it was a completion (which the next year it would be).

[@stevep8445]

NFL would later admit that the officials got it wrong.

[@JoeSchmo747-t2c]

Im not sure the ball even touched the ground it was so close. Did they have to follow the rule of indisputable video evidence back then or was it more up to the officials discretion?

[@mike04574]

@@stevep8445 not wrong since those were the rules

[@kingcook1485]

we were fuckin robbed, stop with the kap!!!!!PERIOD!!!

[@baxter1896]

@@kingcook1485 Lol keep crying

[@tymikelmusic]

It's crazy how time flies..I was just 5 years old when this game was played & Marshall Faulk was my favorite player in the league..but this game looks like it was played a whole lifetime ago.

[@jakerojas4756]

I saw Faulk fumble the ball once.(1st time watching ) And I thought he kinda sucked after that. Asked my diehard colts fan uncle if he was any good. He said he was average... After that I kept rooting for him to do well and atone for it. They broke my heart vs Carolina. I still remember the watermelon head that said "SuperBowl Bound" looking disappointed after ot loss...

[@finchborat]

I was 7 at the time.

[@packersauburneric3625]

Ya the smash mouth era ​@@finchborat

[@AshleySmith19912]

It’s insane how dominant this Tampa Bay defense was. The Bucs made it all the way to the NFC Championship with Shaun fucking King as their quarterback

[@farmasyst]

Ricky Proehl was such an unsung hero on those Rams teams. He caught everything that was thrown his way, and most of the time he had a defender draped over him.

[@jasonr375]

Dude was on Mutiple SB/SB Contender teams

[@davet2459]

There's a good reason the most unathletic guy on the field always had a job and found significant playing time.

[@douglaswilke8582]

@@davet2459 Adam Thielen is/was similar

[@lillagahnavich7700]

Cooper Kupp became best white reciever ever, sadly future generations will forget abt Ricky..they will only remember Welker and Edleman bc Brady made them famous winning in New England@@douglaswilke8582

[@brianchua4240]

Ah, the Buccaneers team who rode it's defense year in and year out but with an inept offense as well. Also that Bert Emanuel rule catch isn't talked about enough smh

[@Fireyninjadog]

Reminds me of the 77 falcons

[@ericpackers1700]

Almost as bad as the Calvin Johnson catch that time vs the bears a few years ago ...

[@seandillon1359]

Dez and Bert Emmanuel are the 2 worst non catch calls in history

[@Phelly2]

Yea but that Bert Emanuel call resulted in the nfl officially changing the rule about the ball touching the floor. I mean, obviously as a Bucs fan I’d have rather had the catch. But it’s not like it wasn’t addressed.

[@johnselwitz5362]

That interception at 8:32 was absolutely horrendous. Shaun King was just not at the level of an NFL starting quarterback. With that brilliant defense along with Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott running the ball, if Tampa Bay had at least a serviceable quarterback who could come in and manage the game (Mark Brunell, Brian Griese, Vinny Testaverde, etc.) then they win the Super Bowl that year.

[@stevenjoyce5541]

The rams and Bucs played in the 79’ NFC Championship game also a defensive game where the rams won 9-0.

[@SvanMagic]

Trying to figure out which Bucs team had the worst offense would be a colossal task.

[@astrostar49]

Thanks for posting. This is a really underrated NFC title game.

[@LewDog053]

This should be called the Ricky Proehl catch game, as a part time Bucs fan this broke my 16 year old heart

[@keithswafford8786]

You're exactly right.

[@blazinbuc99]

I was 10 and ripped the thermostat off the wall and got in trouble

[@seveglider8406]

What is a part time Bucs fan? Do You only root for the Bucs when they win?

[@LewDog053]

@seveglider8406 I'm a Ravens fan and the bucs are my nfc team, because of Alstott

[@seveglider8406]

@@LewDog053 Alstott? That is a sorry excuse for being a Bucs fan!

[@jumanji07]

Game would look so different in the modern NFL. Rams attempt a FG on a 4th and 1 from the 27; Bucs punt from the Rams 35. Rams clearly call a timeout with 1 second left in the first half but the Bucs run off the field (lol). And obviously the Emanuel catch.

[@thabeaststl3703]

I was at this game.......the dome could rock!!!!

[@sports3117]

This is was an impressive game to watch, but the officials should have given the catch to Emanuel

[@mike04574]

it was the rules at the time, it was the correct call

[@mike04574]

@@QuiltHoncho its good the rules changed, the way he received the ball was not going to count then or before 99

[@kingcook1485]

It only took 23 years for them to re release this footage....we were fuckin robbed and the nfl knew that...

[@Eli-ss9gj]

@@kingcook1485 nigga stop crying damn it’s not that serious

[@ckendall67]

Emanuel did have control of the ball, but the rules at the time stated that if the ball scrapes or touches the turf, it's ruled a no-catch. It was pretty close. Even if said player appears to maintain possession. They did eventually alter the rule after the season.

[@gatienlaurol5793]

The 1999 Rams came out nowhere. They had no winning seasons since 1989. Acquired a new quarterback in the 99 offseason who gets hurt in the preseason. Then comes Kurt Warner, an undrafted castoff, leads them to the most team wins in a season with 13. And wins league and Super Bowl MVP. Truly remarkable season.

[@cforgione100]

not only that but they dominated everyone. Wasnt like some other surprise teams like 01 patriots and others who grinded to close wins. Which is usually the case. Rams were a machine. They put this roster togethor though kind of quietly. Obviously warner but you add faulk and draft holt in one offseason. Bruce and hakim were there . Defense was solid

[@jakerojas4756]

Yeah... the Rams' success did come out of nowhere. Home of the Arch--- my favorite team since I followed sports . Wonder how they got good outta nowhere

[@greghobbs1728]

The Rich Brooks Rams D was getting pretty good 96'-98'. Drafting Orlando Pace and getting Faulk set them up. Warner is was what came out of nowhere, but I knew they were going to be pretty good.

[@thederekbrown7339]

@@greghobbs1728 pretty good , you mean greatest show ever lol

[@MrEOM41]

This Bucs team was loaded on Defense Derrick Brooks, John Lynch, Warren Sapp & Rande Barber. 🔥🏈

[@lillagahnavich7700]

Ronde not Randle there kiddo😂

[@Dirtnation2]

I wish this channel published the entire game. This street fight is top three greatest NFL games of all time.

[@edwardfisher9930]

I will always say that the 99 bucs defense is the best defense I've ever seen..

[@erikpuka2627]

They were better than the 2002 for sure. The 2002 Defense just had a much better offense to help them and not let them Back. The bad offense of the 1999 wore off the defense a lot. Before Gruden got down there the offense was basicaly just Alstott and the kicker

[@erics2739]

20000 Ravens...

[@Shinuchiha_99]

2015 Broncos, 1985 bears, 2007 Steelers lmao

[@ericpackers1700]

@@erikpuka2627 2006 ravens were just as good as 1999 bucs defense and yall didn't have Simeon rice

[@Mikemercedes7676]

‘00 Ravens hands down was the best D all-time!

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

Hate them for beating my Titans that year, but unbelievable performance by Kurt and the Greatest Show on Turf in a Cinderella year. Much respect!!

[@SPTO]

It's interesting how much the officials have been a part of the story for some of the more epic games of the last 20+ years. I wouldn't exactly call that a good thing and sadly the Emanuel rule opened the door to some of the confusion of what is and isn't a catch in the NFL nowadays. That said, it's always nice to see this game highlighted again. The Bucs defense was OUTSTANDING that day.

[@90sSportsNostalgia]

This was one of the best defensive performances I ever saw. When Derrick Brooks hit Torry Holt so hard early in the game (I think it resulted in Holt coughing up blood), it was not going to be a normal game for the Rams. The speed on the Bucs' D made it tough for the GSOT during this game and in a game 2001.

[@dadofducks]

Maybe so, but the Rams defense absolutely SLAMMED King on so many sacks. I bet King was coughing up a lot more than blood after them.

[@jacobwilliams1223]

I seriously hope you are not equating 2 time league MVP Kurt Warner with freakin Shaun King. Holding the GSOT to 9 points is a hall of fame achievement where as the Bucs offense was liability in this era.

[@erikpuka2627]

1999-2001 Rams defense was incredibly underrated

[@stephenh5944]

@Devin Curtis exactly , 1999 and 2001 defenses were good. 2000 was terrible. Rams cleaned house after 2000, only 3 defensive starters were retained.

[@ericpackers1700]

@@stephenh5944 aneas Williams adam Archuleta Dre bly developed and Leonard little and many more

[@Riles3152]

99 defense was good ENOUGH. 01 defense with addition of Aneas Williams was solid to good. 00 defense was atrocious. Which is why they hired Lovie Smith that off season going into 01.

[@Ballinbmac]

@@Riles31521999 Defense was more than good enough they were literally the 4 ranked defense. The last two playoff games shows that

[@zeaferjones1404]

It is funny as a Rams fan I wouldn't have put the - symbol. 1999 was a great defense and 2001 was a great defense. 2000 defense was horrible and the offense put up crazy numbers just to win the games until Warner got hurt.

[@Riles3152]

This Bucs defense put forth one of the greatest team defensive performances in NFL playoff history, holding one of the greatest offensive teams in NFL history to 11 points on there home field and greatest element to perform there juggernaut offense (Turf). A shame that there offense couldn't even spot them a TD. On a sidenote, Marshall Faulk had one of the greatest but rather forgotten RB seasons in NFL history in 99, becoming the 2nd player in NFL history to rush and receive for over 1,000 yards (Only 3 RB's have ever done this, Roger Craig, Faulk and Mccaffrey). I would put Faulk's Ram 3 year stretch (99-01) up against any all-time RB's greatest 3 year stretch. He was IMO the best overall player in the NFL during this 3 year run.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

The thing about the Bert Emanuel play I never understand is, even if he catches it, it is still 3rd and 11 and it's not like the Bucs had some high powered offense. The idea that they would've converted that against that very underrated Rams defense is suspect.

[@AshleySmith19912]

I do agree to an extent, whether the Bucs scored a touchdown or not is a completely different argument, however by that point, the Rams defense was completely exhausted and were on their heels, so if Tampa Bay could’ve gotten the ball into a 1st and goal situation, they maybe could’ve punched it in with Alstott. I had no faith in Shaun King being able to throw a touchdown pass in this situation, I believe he had thrown a grand total of 7 all season.

[@Dw-rb5yl]

How about the 4th and 3 delay of game play that was milliseconds bad? At minimum there inside the 20 with a good chance of 3 pts and up 4. Took some serious home cooking to give the 1 hit wonder greatest show on turf there only ring.

[@PhillipShadid1981]

​@@AshleySmith19912 That's because Shaun King played 5 1/2 games that season. with 7 TD's, in 5 1/2 games, that's not a fair point to judge. lol (not arguing your other points.)

[@michaelwestdominguez5091]

We will never know though right? Play calling is different when you need 11 or 12 yards vs 23 or 24, it was a horrible call

[@kevonsidek9737]

@@Dw-rb5ylyou just talking to hear yourself talk just please shut up

[@thisthresh4248]

i remember being 5 years old saying daddy didnt he caught the ball.. that bucs team made me fall in love with the game. we deserved 3 rings for that defense

[@uriahjones8636]

As a lifelong Bucs fan, this still hurts to watch. I was devastated when I watched this game as a kid. That Bucs D was incredible though.

[@declanssportsdesk]

2 Words: Ricky Proehl.

[@mariosnum1fan]

Nah. 2 Words: John Madden

[@longassjimmy6790]

3 words and 1 article, ”it was a catch" lol

[@ghettogadget206]

Naaa 3 words, Ricky fuckin prohel

[@blakebortles6098]

3 words nfl is rigged

[@CountryboyJr19]

@@blakebortles6098 3 words refs just suck

[@dominiquepreston9517]

THANK U SO MUCH, I've been waiting for this games full highlights for years

[@demetriussmith2852]

Finally this was uploaded 🙌🏾

[@stevespud2707]

Those old Rams uniforms were so good looking.

[@greghobbs1728]

Possibly the best D ever against possibly the most under appreciated D ever. The greatest show on turf was a complete team.

[@hooverredman5167]

These playoff games are awesome NFL Throwback

[@djackson3269]

Brooks cracked Holts ribs on one of those hits. He was spitting up blood. Props to him tho he came back and played. One thing i see watching this game is not only the rule change for the Bert catch but also the delay of game. You get a full second almost two now a days to snap it after the clock hits zero.

[@kevinwhite5085]

Definitely a catch by Emmanuel but Tampa wasn’t getting in the end zone that day with Shaun King lol. That was probably the Bucs defense’s finest hour during their 1997-2002 run. Loved this game!

[@ericpackers1700]

They didn't have Simeon rice though

[@ericpackers1700]

I still remember watching this with both my parents as a good back when I was playing indoor soccer, good memories!!

[@riqosteel]

AM I GONNA WATCH A GAME THAT ENDED 11-6? MEH WHY NOT

[@thenewjord50]

Not every good games end in the 20s 30s or even 50s score wise

[@NYGForever]

I guess you don’t appreciate great defense that today’s Nfl barely has

[@thenewjord50]

@@NYGForever if they got the current rules like we got nfl would tank a long time ago

[@ericpackers1700]

Smashmouth era and 2 great units scrapping

[@robertthompkins5633]

The late John madden and pat summerall on the mic

[@originalscottfree]

I'm a Bucs fan from way back (born and raised in Tampa Bay 1971)..... That being said this is still my 2nd favorite Bucs game of all time, my 1st being the whooping they put on the Eagles to advance to the Super Bowl; the Super Bowl is my 3rd favorite game. This one was just insane, #1 Defense vs. the #1 Offense... The Greatest Show on Turf slowed down to 11 points.... Just a brilliant game...As far as that Emanuel catch, it was good.... The powers that be didn't want two defensive power houses in the Super Bowl, a 6 point Super Bowl would have messed up the ratings for sure.

[@SvanMagic]

As a Bucs fan, it was still 3rd and long and King showed why he didn't last in the league with this game.

[@originalscottfree]

@@SvanMagic Can confirm.

[@uyopiast]

One of the best defensive games ever

[@Lemopalm]

Belichick learned how to beat that Rams offense from watching this. He had the advantage of having a young Tom Brady as opposed to King who was just not a good QB

[@yaahlabanyamyan144]

Folks only talk about the Bucs performance because of how electric the Rams offense was up to that point. Nevertheless make NO mistake, the 1999 Rams defense was one of the most (if not the most) underrated all time Super Bowl winning defenses in terms of stats

[@ManDinqa]

I was in my 20s when this game was played and rooted for Shaun King because he was a Black QB. I realize now that Shaun King single handily cost the Bucs this game.

[@anthonylupino6109]

Ricky Proehl ripped out my teenage heart

[@jaymac508]

Emmanual clearly caught it but Bucs fans act like they were going to score…. Not a fan of either team and the Bucs offense was putrid, were gifted great field position and created turnovers and the offense couldn’t do 💩…. Still had like 20 yds to go if the catch was upheld, Bucs didn’t show any evidence they could punch it in.

[@SvanMagic]

As a Bucs fan, it's doubtful they still score. The offense was garbage and that's why Dungy got fired. And of course, the one super bowl he did win, he was carried by Manning.

[@Chrislittle223]

Me and my friend was JUST JUST talking about this game yesterday lol

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Los Angeles Rams Beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1979 NFC Championship And Last 20th Century 1999 NFC Championship Our Last Farewell Anaheim Stadium ☺🏈Thanks For Uploading

[@thenewjord50]

20 years karma

[@roland7584]

The Rams only scored 20 points combined in those 2 games but that ended up being enough to get by those Bucs.

[@humberto6219]

NFC Championship - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at St. Louis Rams - January 23rd, 2000

[@ericpackers1700]

Glory days

[@Sephiroth766]

Imagine changing those fire Rams uniforms for the shit plain ones they wear now

[@stevespud2707]

Honestly I think the current LA Rams uniforms are pretty fire too. Although these old Rams uniforms were the best.

[@InYourHouse316]

I know he was a rookie but Shaun King was awful in this game lol

[@ericpackers1700]

Who went undefeated at Tulane the year before I wanna say before taking over for dilfer

[@oledefense1033]

Much respect to the rams d. The one time they needed to step up and ball THEY STEP UP & BALLED

[@aRBy125]

I remember being away most of the day and not catching the game until the 4th Quarter and was like "6-5?!?!?! Bucs D must have been playing good!" haha. P.S. Bert Emanuel caught the ball.

[@dadofducks]

P.S.S. The ball jiggled slightly as he hit the ground, so NO CATCH BABEEEE!!! If you want to complain about a terrible call, go back to Brady's fumble that cost the Raiders the game.

[@victorhardin2186]

I was waiting for this

[@twicethechamps]

This outcome may have ended up helping the Colts in the long run as well, as Tony Dungy eventually got fired by the Bucs two years later after being unable to reach a Super Bowl, allowing Irsay to scoop him up after firing Jim Mora. Dungy will always be my favorite coach of all time.

[@radi2986]

If Dungy had a decent QB he woulda stayed

[@ericradford2142]

At least St.Louis won a Super Bowl.

[@808mitch]

A better title would’ve been “Ricky Proehl sends the Rams to the Super Bowl”

[@ericpackers1700]

Was a clutch winning player with the panthers also

[@ShieldX_Snowy]

it would take 23 years to get another 11-6

[@rmgaspar49]

Of all the videos I watch here, this is the one that made me feel most "Seriously Old", when I read the headline. The Bert Emanuel rule is like the Potsdam Convention or Live Aid in my personal timeline.

[@thinkingman07]

That is still a catch after all these years.

[@homunculusSZN]

That Rams receiving core..... Kings

[@lamargriffith5068]

How great are Pat and John

[@ericpackers1700]

Hall of fame level

[@user-td6ws6sp6p]

22:59 looks like Trent Dilfer

[@Joe_Mutombo]

Somehow I knew this game would be here

[@ericpackers1700]

As a packers fan even I love this classic

[@RockSolidEJV420]

FINALLY! The night I became a Buccaneers fan!

[@autumnrain2110]

first time all year someone finally found a way to stop the Rams. but wasn't enough.

[@trust5977]

The Rams defense was outstanding that night.

[@ericpackers1700]

Kevin Carter London fletcher grant wistrom

[@tiotito31]

Were they? I mean it's the Bucs offense with a rookie QB. If they did this to a better offense, than it'd be impressive.

[@SvanMagic]

@@tiotito31 They were good, but the Bucs offense might have been the worst offense in a playoff game ever.

[@Robxlovesmusic]

I know everyone’s gonna focus on Bert Emanuel play but am I trippin or did Isaac Bruce catch that ball for TD on their second drive?

[@JSelby]

I thought he may have too, I’m glad someone else noticed!

[@roljamas]

It absolutely looked like he caught that pass

[@dolphinsneu]

Same rule. Ball touches the ground. No catch

[@danmule4131]

But you never see it hit the ground

[@dolphinsneu]

@@danmule4131 It does. Watch it frame by frame

[@chrisuncleahmad666]

Ricky Proehl (Shampoo)

[@ericpackers1700]

Saved the game

[@FLTB7600]

My rule of thumb is this: If you have a top 5 offense or defense, then the other side of the ball just has to be average. Your Special Teams have to be good regardless. In the case of the Bucs under Dungy, if our offense was at least average, we would’ve gotten past the Rams and could’ve beat the Titans in the Super Bowl. But that was always Dungy’s Achilles heal when he was coaching our team: he didn’t hold the offense to the same standard as he held the Defense. Warren Sapp even said he felt like it was a disservice to the Defense due to the ridiculously high standard Dungy held them to. John Lynch said that there was tension because of the double standard, and Derrick Brooks said that the team wasn’t really investing much to improve the offense. As a lifelong diehard Bucs fan, I respect Dungy for turning our team around and making us competitive and respected, at the same time his philosophy was what forced the issue for the Glazers to fire him, and to make the drastic move they made to bring in Gruden. It had to be done, or else while we would’ve had more playoff appearances under Dungy, it’s hard to believe that we would’ve won a Super Bowl if Dungy was never fired. After all, in the last 2 Playoff games we had with Dungy, the Eagles handled us well and made it look easy (21-3 in 2000, 31-9 in 2001)

[@mm13x17]

The Tony Dungy for Jon Gruden change is a strange time for TB fans but proved necessary for both parties and both rewarded with championships

[@jimfabry]

Vermeil looked as shocked as anyone when that challenge came in

[@kpreachh]

Great game! That was definitely a catch

[@dantheman8152]

Bucs and Rams were playing defense life their lives were on the line

[@PhillipShadid1981]

The thing I loved about this game was during the week, EEVVVEEVVVERRRYONE didn't think the bucs stood a chance. Joe Theismann stated that this was the worst game match up and the Rams were going to completely destroy the bucs. He said something like "this is a joke" but I am not quoting him. I cannot recall exactly what he said, but I remember it pissing me off like "who the F are you". And that defense held them to 11 points.. Which was absolutely insane because they avg'd like 33 points per game.

[@Kingdizzleltdinc615]

If the Bucs would’ve won this game this would have went as the greatest win of all time in my opinion..there defense was nothing short of unbelievable

[@josephsarto689]

Lol @ everyone saying the bucs got robbed. Burt Emmanuel didn’t “catch” the ball in the end zone.

[@ralphjenkins6392]

I think u could argue this was the best offense (99 Rams) and best defense (99 Buccaneers) of all time.

[@ericpackers1700]

Sorta maybe that rams defense in 2001 was solid

[@jameswarner5878]

I was driving across the country during this game and listening on the radio. I remember the broadcasters saying it was a catch then they were shocked when they called it incomplete. I didn't see the play so I had no idea how it looked. The broadcasters were very vocal about the bad call on the broadcast.

[@Millbro82]

Dude proles catch at the end is insane..

[@REXX-STRONGSTYLE]

17:37 and that is so ironic because Tampa Bay played zone defense they rarely ever blitzed they were about as discipline a defenses it gets and on that play that they decide to go ham with the blitz they get beat that's cruel irony

[@benelias3556]

The fact that the Buccaneers defense kept going full speed the entire game and playing at the top of their game makes it a shame that their quarterback could not capitalize on all of their efforts

[@EdmacZ]

The Late 90's-Early 00's were just a different time.

[@bigperm4119]

That throw to Proehl at the end was vintage Kurt Warner

[@taylordoebler1209]

Shaun King is a forgotten NFL quarterback. He was solid.

[@erikpuka2627]

he was awful

[@michaelleroy9281]

The most unlikely score for an NFL game ever 11-6

[@elijahhartle749]

That’s a catch everyday of the week

[@jacksonconley5117]

Gosh, you know it’s bad Pat Summerall and John Madden criticize the refs.

[@ericpackers1700]

War eagle Auburn

[@flagtheoffense]

I still can't believe they called that incomplete

[@timelymirror7826]

the Rams are in the super bowl again

[@AJ_savage16]

This this bucs team was a legit QB away from a going to the super bowl in 99 that defense was legendary they just couldn't score on the Rams who played great defense as well