Tebow to Demaryius Thomas for 80-Yard OT TD | Steelers vs. Broncos | 2011 AFC Wild Card Highlights

In the quickest overtime in NFL history, Denver Broncos QB Tim Tebow connects with WR Demaryius Thomas on the first play for an 80-yard game-winning touchdown to advance.
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[@drumeovideoguy]

One of the most memorable plays ever. RIP DT.

[@tomato2517]

Most underrated receiver of his time. This play was just a preview of what he could do and finally got to showcase it all when Peyton got there

[@clarkgriswold4057]

He had a six year stretch where he put up 575 rec. 7819 yards and 51 TDs. Dude was a baller, played hard, and was known for being one of the nicest players in the league. Really glad he was able to get a ring with that legendary 2015 Broncos defense!

[@TheBostonboy95]

Sad bro 😢

[@A_Notes]

Had he had a qb he would've been a hof

[@jasonkells6938]

Fastest overtime EVER in nfl history

[@supersomebody101]

Holy crap this was 2011...time flies. Feels like yesterday

[@westernpigeon]

yeah it does

[@rafaeldiaz5009]

@Sean Wilkins he's back

[@dearriusandrews8597]

Man

[@Sono000]

Tempura-Stargazer wellllllll

[@JimmyStruthers1000]

@Tempura-Stargazer not anymore

[@UHOH_415]

Just heard the news. RIP DT.

[@abakella]

RIP to one of the most underrated NFL legends.

[@johnneyterrell8902]

I came here because of DT!! RIP. I remember this game and play like this it was yesterday. Prayers for the Thomas family.

[@rjclark730]

I love hines ward having that smile wiped off his face lol.

[@jericho9997]

Rip, such an underrated player, always game, such an amazing talent dude always put on no matter where or what the circumstances

[@KawikaChing]

who's here after demaryius thomas passed?

[@Kevin257]

We love you DT!!!

[@81silvermj]

I remember watching this with my wife at a friend’s apartment. Before our 3 kids. The silence in the room after this play lol. How different our lives were back only 10 short years. Even seeing these Steeler names on the field then. Man, life blows by fast. Rest in eternal peace to Demaryius. That was a hell of a play that night.

[@llcooltayy]

You cant beat tim tebow on a hail mary 😂😂

[@spirojus]

LL CoolTayy Yeah I guess that joke would be funny if this pass were an actual Hail Mary and not a 15 yard slant pattern. But it wasn’t. So you’re not funny.

[@BrandyBrandalia]

@@spirojus It's a quote from the NFL network post game.

[@KingofPortugal04]

@@spirojus who cares lol

[@jUAN.T]

Lamar Jackson got 36 tds season bc of hail mary basically qb draw defense fool'd

[@llcooltayy]

Justin Spiro if you watch the real highlights of the game goofy the Steelers tried to do a Hail Mary I’m not talking about this play

[@s.n.9485]

RIP DT! Had to watch this again!

[@JayzBeerz]

Tim Tebow to the NY Mets!

[@mattb4699]

Just retired a met!

[@JayzBeerz]

@@mattb4699 yep I read it earlier today.

[@burtmaclinfbi3993]

@@mattb4699 Met? He barely played AAA. And when he played AA, he could barely hit .250.

[@amaritann-wilson7101]

Man who here after hearing he passed 🤦🏾‍♂️I’m sick bro

[@gorrow1990]

RIP DT. Gone at 33. :(

[@biggestp33]

RIP 🙏🏼

[@icz_miami]

R.I.P. DT88 🙏🏾🕊

[@KaptainKaz]

RIP

[@acedeuce92]

RIP Demaryius Thomas

[@cs292]

11 years ago, damn.

[@jvtagle]

You know why you’re here RIP

[@n8gaming981]

Just heard the news, as a steeler fan I’ll never forget watching this live and the heartbreak this man served us Steelers fans. Rest In Peace King 👑

[@bigmanoclock4513]

started crying as a little kid . first play I thought of when I heard the news.

[@dylinwelty]

Respect man

[@milehightim1192]

As a devout Broncos fan and a DT fan, I appreciate your classiness in recognizing what a legend DT was.

[@The1995camaro]

I thought you meant Tebow for a second then I remembered about Thomas. RIP

[@IanDesousa-uk9cb]

RIP DT 88 #LLDT #RETIRE88💙🧡 RIP Ronnie Hillman💙🧡 RIP Pat Bowlen💙🧡

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

RIP Demariyus Thomas This was one of the most unbelievable plays I ever witnessed as a football fan.

[@rileywerven3265]

RIP

[@dannykwiatek3080]

RIP

[@restore7187]

RIP

[@theceilingfanhub4484]

RIP

[@sconnieeee]

RIP

[@PremiumRare]

I love how everybody is coming back to this play after hearing the news…DT you will be missed.

[@slightlyaboveaverage2235]

It was the moment we all became full blown fans. Hard to watch this clip now. Rest easy DT

[@Chicagololz]

RIP Demaryius Thomas. Just heard of the news. This play will stay in history

[@kenyastopit4250]

Pittsburgh has never been the same after this play. RIP DT

[@Thebanana90]

I did too

[@ColtsPacers1]

Can we induct single plays into the Hall of Fame?

[@salineaddict9850]

@@ColtsPacers1 if they don’t already, they definitely should. And this should be the inaugural one, that and the Immaculate catch. RIP both Franco Harris and Demaryius Thomas.

[@IanDesousa-uk9cb]

RIP DT 88 #LLDT #RETIRE88💙🧡 RIP Ronnie Hillman💙🧡 RIP Pat Bowlen💙🧡

[@OrioleFan336]

RIP DT 🙏 Not only did you break Steelers hearts, but you were a solid WR throughout your career and an even better human being.

[@natezam2712]

Solid? More like one of the greats

[@brandonsmoot748]

Broke my heart today.

[@Jarrod1212]

@@natezam2712 Very good, not a great wont make HOF

[@rickygonzalez3152]

At 11 seconds, he and his team still holds the record for the quickest OT in NFL history

[@Jarrod1212]

@@blueslime1703 4 Pro Bowls and 2x second team all pro is not even close to a HOF career I've been watching football since 2009 and watched his whole career. He won't get in

[@masaki7606]

Damn, I remember watching this. They spend like 10-15 minutes explaining the new overtime rules...it ended in like a minute.

[@Calvin1985]

No it ended in 11 seconds

[@jUAN.T]

If team kick FG first they win that rule before

[@AstroZ99]

@@Calvin1985 yup, One play drive.

[@burtmaclinfbi3993]

Didn't even take a minute, guy.

[@rvrileyskate123]

One of the best plays I’ve witnessed in sports so far. Just opened my beer and chugged it as he was running to the house. So sad to hear Demariyus Thomas has passed away. RIP DT #88 🙏

[@MUTality]

RIP a legend. i’ll never forget this play.

[@IanDesousa-uk9cb]

RIP DT 88 #LLDT #RETIRE88💙🧡 RIP Ronnie Hillman💙🧡 RIP Pat Bowlen💙🧡

[@erictheviking844]

In all my years as a Bronco fan, this moment ranks right up there at the top. RIP legend.

[@ccchhhrrriiisss100]

I agree. I'm not even a Broncos fan. However, that was a magical season and the 'Tebow to DT' touchdown was a thing of beauty and ranks within my own list of top ten of TDs ever thrown. It wasn't a Super Bowl win; but, there was something incredibly magical about that moment!

[@johnrules708]

RIP Demaryius Thomas. What a spectacular talent

[@jeremiahholmes-hdtuY654]

He was a great Denver broncos player

[@The1995camaro]

He absolutely was. Gone WAY too soon, in a Ravens fan but I recognize what a phenomenal player and man he was. RIP I hope his family has found peace

[@Mortiz21]

I remember watching this live. I remember laughing it ended after one play. RIP DT, you made a memory many people who were watching won't forget.

[@blazehg]

rest in peace, demaryius. you'll live on in football legacy forever.😭😭

[@tybeanz7719]

Legendary play. Fly high Demaryius Thomas😢

[@omnione12]

John Elway "Tebow did enough to have a job next year" Next Year: Hello Manning

[@jUAN.T]

45-10 🤮

[@FirstLast-yc9lq]

@メープル LOL that was the corpse of Manning, and he was awful that season. A historic defense got them the trophy

[@therealjackieheezy]

@@FirstLast-yc9lq even crippled and zombified just having manning at the helm made a major impact on the games (though yes the defense most definitely deserves the credit) his actual presence there and his football iq is incredible so yeah trading manning for tebow made all the sense in the world and ultimately paid off with several unbroken records and a championship

[@123carlittios]

@@therealjackieheezy i could have been the qb of that denver team and still would have won the ring. That defense was damn good.

[@chadbrisco4042]

I'm sorry but with Peyton Manning's 2015 play at Quarterback, I'd actually rather take Tim Tebow.

[@samblackett1034]

This is my earliest football memory. This play. RIP, DT.

[@MrL1983]

I saw this live on TV in 2012, almost two years after my dad (a diehard Broncos fan) passed, and this is probably the greatest play Demaryius ever made. Watching it again almost a decade later, coupled with that Gary Glitter song my dad used to play every time the Broncos scored ringing through the stadium, I broke into tears for Demaryius. Rest in peace, champ, say hi to my dad for me #DT88

[@pnguyen45]

That was such a fun season of football. Tebowmania made every game an epic drama

[@bigblue9996]

+KlllrJay Actually they were 1-4 before Tebow started

[@bigblue9996]

+Charles WiNiN It was a lot of fun: The Lions starting 5-0 and making the playoffs, the Texans making the playoffs, the start of the heavy passing game we see today with Brees, Brady, and Stafford throwing 5,000 yards each, Tebowmania, Suck for Luck. and the Giants beating the Patriots again in the Super Bowl to top it off.

[@dwightlove3704]

+KlllrJay Our defensive co-ordinator made Tebow look like Sammy Baugh!!!!!!!

[@epetrie9459]

bigblue999 but manning was injured

[@deeloc1993]

skip was always on his nuts

[@rj7787]

I remember my friend was a Steelers fan we were watching he friggin SCREAMED like he was being murdered the funniest ever

[@jameswarner5878]

I don't remember the exact quotes, but a reporter asked him something like "Did God help you with that pass?" and Tebow replied something like "God has better things to do than worry about football."

[@AsadNoormahmad]

Tebow is a savage

[@FireMarshallStev]

That was Aaron Rodgers during all the Russel Wilson talk about God.

[@tavonhughes4537]

Aite

[@nimblenate]

Exactly 3 years from the night he wore John 3:16 under his eyes... 316 passing yards. 31.6 yards per completion. 31.6 in ratings. 31:06 time of possession 3rd and 16--the only interception... also rating of 125.6 Highest is Broncos Post Season History Most passing yards against Steelers all year Career High Passing Yard Total for Tebow Quickest OT in History 11 seconds

[@Scionofgreyhaven]

316 likes

[@tedclubbalang778]

I remember watching this live. Almost 10 years later. RIP demaryius 🙏🏼

[@michaelwilliams4412]

11 year old me in a Tebow jersey will never forget this unforgettable play rip 88🙏🏻

[@drakelaurie7762]

21 year old me will never forget this play. Never jumped so high, never yelled so loud. DT!

[@jesussaves21]

God bless

[@devinpauze1899]

Whose here after hearing about Thomas’ death?

[@guilhermemainieri2885]

Me

[@dongkyuverymuch]

Who’s here after hearing about the tragic passing of Demaryius Thomas? RIP DT. Thank you for giving us this legendary play that will live on forever!

[@keeganhartman3535]

Wow, Rest in paradise, Bay bay 😞

[@pat2rome]

Ten years ago today, I was watching this game in my dorm at Georgia Tech. I was so happy to see a player I loved make such an impact on the next level. I can't believe he's gone

[@TheNBAfan101]

You gotta admit, even if you aren't a Broncos fan, there's just something special about that Mile High Magic

[@thegoodrevtim]

I agree, I especially liked the Ravens' Miracle at Mile High in the 2OT Divisional playoff

[@bradquinn4500]

thegoodrevtim We chokes that game so hard and you guys went on to win the super bowl that year.

[@GOPMAN71]

@@bradquinn4500 Yep, it was a choke job indeed to an inferior Ravens team. Denver would have 4 Lombardi's right now if not for that garbage play.

[@AgmMarquez17]

@@thegoodrevtim I think Peyton Manning's 7 Touchdown performance in the rematch was just as good.

[@bendersnatch4527]

Bro I was a kid and seeing my family go apeshit was one of the greatest moments of my life

[@dantehill2603]

Rest In Peace Demaryius Thomas. My favorite Bronco ever.

[@kenb2703]

R.I.P. Demaryius!

[@myleskelsay7703]

Rest in power DT. I remember watching this with my dad when I around 7 years old. I still vividly remember the cheering we made in the house. This play made me a broncos fan for life. Both my father and DT aren’t here today, but both made an impact on my life. Rest in power ❤️

[@jackkennedy5666]

same bro i remember my dad going nuts

[@josem7369]

RIP Demaryius

[@Daphenomx99]

RIP DT

[@ceebee312]

Mike Tomlin's career playoff losses include Tebow and Bortles... 😂😂😂

[@burtmaclinfbi3993]

And Yo Mama.

[@romiarkan450]

Also David Garrard in his first year

[@sfs2040]

And Mayfield

[@xanzibar5374]

And McCarthy in SB XLV

[@killalltogepis9916]

Why does everyone talk about quarterbacks like they are teams? You should have said Broncos and Jaguars.

[@jamesthereaper7]

I can't believe Demaryius Thomas has passed away at only 33 years of age. The man only got to enjoy less than a year of retirement. R.I.P DT88.

[@blondelstheorem5815]

Career ain’t over

[@brennanshimic4809]

I'm a broncos fan. Always have been. I threw a recliner when this happened 😂😂. One of those moments that just stick with you forever. Win or lose, those Tebow years were so fun...

[@Itwasatragedy]

Ike Taylor was never the same after that stiff arm

[@deedaroza_]

Facts

[@guactaco4620]

neither was thomas. he has never been greater than that play

[@fr0zdify]

bullshit, he had the best season of his career when peyton manning went to the Broncos.

[@Bionic_Fonzie]

@@fr0zdify - he had a 4 stellar years because of Manning. Look at his numbers prior and post Manning. He only went over 1,000 yards once and never had more than 5 TD's. Hardly #1 receiver numbers..

[@michaelrobinson8065]

Smfh I was hot

[@sebasl1399]

May he Rest In Peace what a career this man had. One of the greatest in the position

[@thesportsog2079]

Rest in peace

[@TheDCGuitar13]

Some guys ambitions are to rule the world. Some men are to get laid. Some to be famous. For Thomas all he wanted was for his mom to see him and be proud. I never met the man but on that principle alone, I shed a tear this morning. He should’ve gotten to grow old😔

[@jmiller9307]

I have watched the Broncos since I was a little kid. Loved watching Elway and Manning, but this is somehow my favorite play to watch over and over again.

[@guactaco4620]

been watching the broncos for 15ish years, and this is the greatest play i’ve ever seen. nothing compares

[@LogosFarm]

Same here. Started with The 🐍 but the build up of that entire season, the ups and downs, the absolute slander Tebow received all year, 3 OT wins, countless insane comebacks, and the cherry on top! all makes this play all the more special. The crowd sound is crazy too we need that back with Wilson.

[@KCarey-gc4yi]

Rest in peace king

[@TombstoneChris]

I'll never forget this I was driving and listening on the radio and as soon as this happened I had to pull over or I was going to wreck. I jumped out of my car and I screamed and went nuts. My favorite college player from my favorite college team pulled it off. at that time I thought he was going to pull the miracle and win the Superbowl but it wasn't meant to be but I'll never forget.

[@raymondsmith2040]

That Denver radio call is iconic!

[@burtmaclinfbi3993]

Chris Tombstone is borderline retard.

[@Milesgoat]

R.I.P Demaryius Thomas 1987-2021💔🥺

[@nathangatt6695]

RIP Thomas. Legendary moment in NFL history you’ll be remembered for.

[@stoneharper7038]

Rest Easy DT, a play that will never be forgotten

[@samdoggtheinfamous253]

Who’s here after Demaryius Thomas announced his retirement?

[@joshuaclay3928]

RIP man, I’ll never forget this play. Dude was an absolute unit. Man, this is too sad for words

[@ChiefBlue4298]

RIP Demaryius Thomas, gone too soon 😢

[@lelandharrelson2930]

RIP. Legendary play. U will be remembered.

[@kwp3097]

rest in peace bro, one of my childhood heroes, this is the play that got me into the sport I love so much, gone too soon, thank you for everything you did for Broncos county DT! ❤️

[@cardinals.huddle]

Who’s here after hearing the horrible news?😞 #ripdemariyus

[@alexdelgado4652]

😭😭 real Denver fans Appreciate DT..yea hes not the same player he used to be but he is a all time Denver great

[@yetz2291]

1. Rod Smith 2. Demariyus Thomas 3. Vance Johnson 4. Lionel Taylor 5. Ed McCaffrey 6. Emmanuel Sanders 7. Mark Jackson For WRs, that is

[@Jrichhhhhh]

Joel Yetz Dt was way better than smith wtf

[@jessealvarado1645]

@@Jrichhhhhh no no no no, he had some terrible drops that costed the broncos games at times

[@mrlegendreal]

REST IN PIECE

[@jeffphillips5673]

Hey Phil, 88 is from Georgia Tech not central florida. 2:05

[@C-Note93]

Jeff Phillips I think he meant like hometown, not school.

[@archersdreams]

@@C-Note93 He's from Georgia

[@floridaman2337]

I think he was thinking Brandon Marshall he played at ucf

[@lumiosite12tcg52]

RIP Thomas! Still remember watching this as just a little kid, such a great player. Prayers to everyone affected much love.

[@miguelvera778]

RIP DT you’ll forever live in Broncos fans heart

[@gcarnicero87]

I will never forget this play. Rest in peace D.T.

[@SnowSkateRide]

RIP to an absolute legend… Salute

[@hisdell]

First thing I thought of when I saw the terrible news. RIP Demaryius Thomas

[@ihurricane7]

I wish tebow was still in the league

[@deucegaming9093]

right

[@ZachE9154]

god had a better path for him.

[@Rationalist101]

He retired?

[@iFDW]

+Mr.Buckets nah but no one wants to sign him. im sure a few teams could use him now lol

[@ZachE9154]

+King Tye jags? eagles? who else?

[@DustinMcphetridgesRazor]

RIP DT you will always be one of my favorites you always held it down for us in Denver and you deserve to be enshrined in our ring of honor. This moment and SB 50 will always have a special place in my heart.

[@i_get_bucketz_0072]

Tebow got the win but we undervalue this game because he is not a "real " QB..he has more playoff wins than Andy Dalton, RG3, browns franchise since 99! Tebow will always be remembered.

[@GenericDino]

dalton? rg3? browns? not setting very high standards are we

[@EvanSchatz]

Let's be real here, Demaryius Thomas got the win

[@Tanner_vi]

@@EvanSchatz because he broke one tackle?

[@EvanSchatz]

+John Long uhh yeah, he broke past his defender, caught a pass looking backward in coverage and stuffed any other defenders in range

[@Tanner_vi]

@@EvanSchatz you hate on tim tebow for no reason.. He turned the broncos around made the playodfs and beat a good steelers team just accept the fact that tim tebow is a good quarterback bud

[@Sam-ReedDIII]

Who’s here after he died? RIP one of the grheats

[@sparkee3729]

RIP You Legend

[@PutMeOnRecords1]

Rest In Peace bro!! One of the greatest plays in the history of the NFL

[@edwardioanciocirlan1489]

Now Thomas has retired and Tebow has come out of retirement as a TE. Crazy.

[@BokuGlack]

And he just passed away😭

[@edwardioanciocirlan1489]

I came to this post cause of his death. Man..

[@BokuGlack]

@@edwardioanciocirlan1489 same bro

[@mattheww6047]

Demaryius Thomas gone too soon , This play will live on forever , Rest easy our friend !

[@TSedlmeier20]

I was at this game. It was a high school graduation gift. One of the best days of my life! It felt like the stadium was going to collapse from the stadium shaking due to the screams and feet stomping. I'll never forget this day! Unfortunately, we were demolished by New England the following week :(

[@harlandfriendofgod6108]

Everyone got demolished by NE

[@pwells10]

This comment is awesome. RIP DT.

[@ErikCB912]

@@harlandfriendofgod6108 except the Giants

[@whydalukaton5818]

@@ErikCB912 and st nick

[@charlesbaker7708]

Rest in Peace Mr. Thomas. It is hard to believe this. Only 33 years old. My prayers go out to your friends and family. As a life long Denver Bronco fan, watching you play was sure a lot fun. Thank you for the amazing memories.

[@donkeypunch3935]

How is Tim tebow not in the nfl, such a damn shame.

[@iRomvnn]

Didn't he go to Canadian league

[@littleboy746]

+Hardingbrah he is good but he is keeping really bad habits. (Not looking at all his options, trying to rush too much, not aware of rushers, etc)

[@littleboy746]

Amazingcreation dude... these were things he was doing with the eagles this year... that's why I said he is keeping those bad habits. I love Tebow and hope he can change and do better but I'm just stating what is keeping him from breaking back into the NFL

[@bensummers1859]

he probably would be if he converted to tight end

[@juanlopez1529]

He's playing baseball now

[@datsapaddlin]

RIP DT…this play made my friend cry for days because he was a Steelers fan. Thanks for the memories.

[@ralffychances]

Damn I'm gonna miss you DT here in Denver. Good luck in Houston.

[@GOPMAN71]

He's been cut by Houston. Should Denver resign him? I say he'd make a good weapon for Tom Brady in his quest for the inevitable number 7.

[@patriotsdynasty9953]

Ralph Sanchez demaryius Thomas going to New England Patriots now. Patriots are the super bowl champions period

[@ChefKeyBrien]

Patriots Dynasty With AB now

[@justabrothaonyoutube]

ShannonSharpesBackwoods annddd it’s gone 😂

[@TonyO_]

Came back to this video to say RIP DT. Watched this game live. I was in 8th grade back then and fell in love with the organization when Manning joined. Tragic news.

[@jerryshumaker1591]

That was Tebow’s last snap in Mile high stadium.

[@iexist_15]

RIP Demaryius Thomas.

[@BokuGlack]

RIP to one of the best WRs of the last decade

[@efl3249]

Big 6'5. Fast, strong, durable, probably one of the greatest Broncos WRs all time up there with McCaffrey, Rod Smith, might be the best ever for Denver

[@marcobiondo3647]

I'll never forget this play, it shocked the football world for sure. RIP Demariyius Thomas

[@ethanmorrison1798]

Im here the minute i heard he passed away. Legend. Rest in Piece Thomas

[@JustinDiz]

RIP DT this was such a memorable NFL moment for so many people. Thank you🙏