"The Catch II" Packers vs. 49ers 1998 NFC Wild Card Playoffs | NFL Full Game

In honor of Free Game Friday relive the full game of Steve Young & the 49ers' emotional playoff win over Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers in the 1998 NFC Wild Card Game.
15:33 Packers Fumble, 49ers Recover
18:20 S. Young 1-yard TD Pass to Clark
29:23 Favre 2-yard TD Pass to Freeman
43:14 Favre 47-yard completion to Freeman
48:11 Packers Fumble Punt, 49ers Recover
50:04 Young Picked Off by Koonce
56:52 D. Levens 2-yard TD Run
1:07:24 Favre Picked Off by Woodall
1:10:50 Young 8-yard TD Pass to Clark
1:30:05 Favre 33-yard Pass to Henderson
1:45:51 Favre Picked Off by Walker
1:51:44 Favre 47-yard Pass to Bradford
1:54:49 Favre 15-yard TD Pass to Freeman
1:57:24 Start of Young Game-Winning Drive
2:00:19 Rice Fumble?
2:04:22 The Catch II
2:05:26 T.O. Crying
16 years after the bay area was amazed by “the catch” 49er fans were once again treated a playoff game winning catch. Wide receiver, Terrell Owens, hauled in “The Catch II”, even though he struggled holding onto the ball throughout the Wild Card Game. The image of T.O. crying as he walked off the field will live in fans’ memories forever.
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[@The13thPhantom]

John Madden & Pat Summerall commentary made the game even better to watch. ...I miss those two, may they R.I.P.

[@ericpackers1700]

Amen

[@lastchance8142]

Joe Buck can't hold a candle to those giants.

[@Gzimkodra]

Absolutely

[@lastchance8142]

Even Howard Cosell was better than Buck.

[@tomservo75]

@@lastchance8142Madden worked also with great play by play guys. First Summerall, then Al Michaels. Two legends. Then you had Buck and Aikman who I nicknamed "Numb and Number."

[@samdavis1228]

TO's catch was amazing but sometimes I think we forget how great of a pass that was by Young

[@BrownBomber92181]

Absolutely right, that was an amazing pass, especially after the center almost tripped Young, then he recovered to throw an absolute bullet which he wasn't known for throwing.

[@kellymccain3403]

The amazing thing about it ....... I did not realize at the time there were 5 Packer defenders in that area with Owens and somehow Steve fit the ball in there ....... outstanding.

[@BrownBomber92181]

@@kellymccain3403 yep yep, there was a window but it was a tight one, if he waits a split second longer they lose the game

[@AsianNIGMA]

People like you are the ones who say “what about Bosh rebound”

[@Todzilla98]

@@AsianNIGMA Huh?

[@veritasomniavincit7]

Happy to say that I was at this game, and from my seat I couldn’t see Jerry Rice fumble the ball. I suppose, just like in life, you win some and you lose some. And that day, I saw one of the best contests ever played on a football field. After the game, we stayed inside the Stick for close to an hour, screaming our heads off and celebrating the win. My voice didn’t get back to normal until the following week. What a game.

[@jadentrez]

"You say it's about money. It's about life. It's about emotion. It's about a guy who had a tough day until then." Well said, Summerall and Madden.

[@billny33]

I really enjoy that moment and the add in by Summerall "That's not money he's crying." and then I cringe when I realize T.O.'s future of "I love me some me!" and how it all started with this one moment of glory for him. No, it wasn't about money...yet. Or perhaps it was never about money for Owens, just an unbearable ego. Yet in spite of that, the raw emotion this moment still holds can still get me choked up anyway.

[@kimkegaard]

John Madden / Pat Summerall commentary was so much better than those of today. Miss them combo.

[@kottonmouthking505]

They should go down as the best commentators because the ones now Suck

[@jjanevski]

Legendary combo. Always remember this dynamic pair calling big games growing up.

[@nn-xm8lz]

Pat is way too dull

[@boblangford5514]

@@nn-xm8lz I agree. Even more dull than Joe Buck. Give me Sean McDonough any day.

[@Terror832]

Pat Summerall is a overrated mediocre commentator. There I said it. I don’t care if you oldheads get triggered. Like forreal. Pat sounds like he should be commentating in the 1950s or something. One of the greatest moments in playoff history and he honestly ruins it with his boring, dull commentary. Even Joe Buck sounds way more charismatic and enthusiastic whenever there’s a big moment. Go watch Stefon Diggs Minneapolis Miracle and tell me if Joe Buck is supposedly any less “boring” compared to Pat Summerall. Here are some modern commentators who are objectively better than Summerall at calling games: Joe Buck, Kenny Albert, Thom Brennaham, Kevin Burkhardt, Jim Nantz, Greg Gumbel, Kevin Harlan, Ian Eagle, Al Michaels, etc.

[@nathaniellevesque2782]

The final hurrah of the great 80s-90s 49ers teams

[@TheRgordon16]

Out of the 5 NFC Championship appearances in the 90's (one with Montana and 4 with that bum Steve Young) the 49ers only won one of them with Steve Young. Steve Young was owned by Green Bay and Dallas in the 90's. The 90's wasn't all that great

[@allengreene9954]

Asa Lee I bet you would relieve the 90s in a heartbeat instead of watching the garbage that the 49ers are today.

[@marktastic86]

Without a doubt.

[@TheRgordon16]

In comparison to the 80's the 90's wasn't all that great. But no doubt I would rather relive the 90's than watch the garbage team they have become today. Although losing Championships in the 90's was far more stressful.

[@packersfan8107]

Rice fumbled he had 0 catches we shut him down

[@TheThisguy1983]

The Catch I, II, and III were all on 3rd and 3. Just putting that out there.

[@D2Kprime]

Interesting

[@nicolaspimenta8436]

The amount of time left is what gives great meaning to these catches. Just putting out here

[@pacshiesty]

and all 3 were at candlestick

[@Enigma71559]

@@nicolaspimenta8436 Uh...yeah. If they happened in the first quarter, they're not as dramatic.

[@christophersuswal9544]

As an Eagles fan we have one catch. It was 4th and 26th by Freddie Mitchell. However, it WAS against Green Bay, so at least we have that in common!

[@GregzVR]

Full games, Madden & Summerall.. Does it get any better than this!

[@earnhardt3613]

SIMPLY AWESOME THE 2 BEST AND FOREVER WILL BE PAT & JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DeafBhoy]

@sboudreaux27 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGjVmmSXd8anj8k

[@EsotericHighway]

Yes. Summerall was so boring. That call on the miracle catch was terrible

[@glst1974]

Not in NFL. MLB, Scully and Joe G.

[@kmo1765]

Best game ever and yes best announcers too

[@AndreForceRacing]

If it wasn't for John Madden and Pat summerall, I wouldn't love football. The excitement that John Madden has when announcing on the commentary of each play just makes you so involved in the game. Just an awesome delight to see and hear this game. Thank you!

[@christopherjohnson1873]

1998 may have been one of the best seasons in NFL history.

[@allengreene9954]

Christopher Johnson Minus the Super Bowl.

[@JBBGeek]

Allen Greene That should have been Vikings/Broncos. We all know it. The Vikings should have dismembered Atlanta.

[@JBBGeek]

Allen Greene I also think San Fran should have beaten Atlanta, but if Garrison Hearst wasn't healthy, that might explain it.

[@allengreene9954]

luke bryce The 49ers had a chance but Steve Young throwing 3 interceptions?? That didn't help along with Hearst getting hurt and Minnesota?? That had 3 or 4 chances to ice the game. The dropped touchdown by Randy Moss, the Anderson missed kick and the dropped interception by Griffin in the endzone. I mean come on!!!

[@jaccpot]

Nah 2008-09

[@TheThisguy1983]

Still my favorite football memory. Perfect throw by Young. Great catch by Owens. Say what you want about his attitude, but the dude belongs in the HOF.

[@bennyrobinson1935]

he was rat poison for a team

[@michaelleroy9281]

OWENS GOT TO HOF 2018

[@warlockofeden3728]

benny robinson Owens was controllable. Antonio Brown is true Rat Poison

[@allengreene9954]

@@bennyrobinson1935 Its not his fault McNabb choked in the Super Bowl or Romo fumbling the snap against Seattle and throwing a bad interception against the Giants. His performance against New England in the Super Bowl was one of the gutsiest performances ever. Nearly 200 yds on a broken leg.

[@IncredibleFulk1]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. I was 49ers fan in 4th grade at the time and I hated The Packers with a passion. Today, I respect them, but I hated them back then because they kept beating the 49ers in each playoffs before this one. My friends and I used to call Brett Farve "Brett Fart!" I watched this with my family and we all thought history was going to repeat again. When Young threw that pass to Owens, we all jumped out of our sofas cheering! Both my Grandpa (RIP) and Uncle (both hardcore 49er fans since the 60s) were almost in tears because the 49ers FINALLY won against the Packers. I miss the good ol' days when the 49ers were an elite team and they were a blast to watch. The late 90's were great when both the 49ers and The SF Giants were always on top.

[@chrisdidonna7371]

Incredible Jake i remember this game as the ice storm hit us in maine and power was out for 10 days and i listened to it on a radio with batteries. I was 12

[@gregbuckley1826]

Rice Fumbled This game was one of the Huge reasons instant replay happened

[@E.Carrillo]

Incredible Jake haha, that’s how I felt about Dallas, but a “few years” before this. Dallas kept beating the 49ers until “THE CATCH” I was in high school. Bill Ring lived across the street from us.

[@CyGea]

Bet you were thanking God there wasn't instant replay yet. Because if there was, the Packers were a kneel-down or two away from winning.

[@E.Carrillo]

Craig Goetsch yep

[@solomonkessington8136]

Steve Young is EASILY the greatest dual threat/left-handed QB in NFL history! He is also one of the most efficient players EVER!

[@andrewda4712]

Vick

[@knightsfb32]

the only reason you said vick was because duel threat is code for black QB. Vick couldn't throw for crap.

[@vegeta9411]

+Andrew Da Vick are you kidding me? he was only affected for three seasons in Atlanta until every team figure him out.

[@solomonkessington8136]

+Andrew Da Mike Vick is the better runner, but Steve Young definitely has the better left arm.

[@jesusduran8018]

+Andrew Da Vick is a great runner but no Steve Young

[@NewWaveFan1]

I remember this one.. Rice fumbled and I thought, "SF got a big break". Then the "Owens! Owens! Owens! He caught it! He caught it!" Wow if the instant replay was here this game ends different.

[@elundrusmagee7915]

Yeah i’m a Packers fan and I remember this game it was a heart break watching TO catch that ball in the end zone but jerry rice did fumble that ball and that was suppose be Green Bay game

[@Nflguy4949]

In those four straight years of playoff games against the Green Bay Packers the Packers benefited from many bad calls (particularly in the NFC Title game the previous season). The Niners got one. So I won’t shed any tears.

[@Gzimkodra]

Packers fumblesas well lol. This was no luck. Niners were better on defense. Packers bad defense. After 1996 title farve won nothing lol

[@Gzimkodra]

Niners should have beaten falcons. It would have been niners vs broncos

[@tomcollins5112]

If the Packers won this game, they very well could have made it back to the Super Bowl that year.

[@thedarkknight9153]

I had to come here when I heard the news about John Madden. 2:04:40-2:04:55 is my favorite announcer moment in the NFL. He's like a little kid. RIP John Madden. You changed the game forever.

[@etchosts8162]

Madden & Summerall greatest play by play commentators

[@hiphopguru81]

To this day, still the most exciting game as a Niner fan Ive ever seen. Madden, Summerall, Holmgren, Mariucci, Young, Favre, Freeman, Rice, the list goes on. Wow!! Just wow. Football games like this are long gone. This was most definitely EPIC!!

[@derenwashington1371]

Memories. “The Catch 2” is the single happiest moment I’ve had as a 49ers fan.

[@SFforlife]

How about The Catch III?

[@thomasnorman4221]

Rice still fumbled

[@boturner003]

One of the clucthest catch in NFL history !!

[@Nflguy4949]

This was Steve Young’s final playoff touchdown pass of his career (at Candlestick). The following week on the road vs Atlanta was his last playoff game. Hearst broke his leg on the first or 2nd play of the game in what ended up being a 20-18 loss. If Hearst doesn’t break his leg we probably win the Super Bowl that year.

[@ericpackers1700]

Not in 98 all denver and Minnesota also

[@jamielleanderson33]

Had To Come Back To This After Last Night 🏈❤️💛

[@helloman107]

What a great game. Steve Young is beyond clutch.

[@andraegarcia5104]

Look at the packers they look like lemon candy witch is not bad now since the 9 era of puke gold and no shadows and trim (gold trim)red face mask or black trim bring back the uniform you see in this video.

[@Seans-Garage]

I was a kid watching this game but wow, Pam Oliver covering this game, forgot all about that. She's an OG as it is. Thanks for the memories.

[@zepps88]

Man that 29 year old Favre could put some heat on those throws. I've never seen another QB throw a ball that fast

[@mikeisagodd2012]

zepps88 Elway

[@arnoldrantala4945]

zepps88 HE THREW THE HARDEST SCREEN PASS IN THE NFL. HE ALSO CAUGHT HIS OWN PASS FOR A TOUCHDOWN AS A VIKING

[@kevinthomas2906]

zepps88 Dan Marino

[@danielboyd5th858]

He broke his receivers fingers and tore the webbing between their fingers lol at practice i believe he threw the hardest as well ask donald driver lmao

[@rhmayer1]

Colin Kaepernick was clocked on a 28 yard sizzler at 62 mph in one of his 2012 or 2013 games (against Packers, Lions or Pat's, I forget which - all are here on YT and all great games, as well as the 2012 Div game against the Packers - all excellent). According to the announcer most hot NFL QB bullets are in the 40's and 50's. He was known for his 90+mph fast ball as a pitcher in college. Anyone know Brett Favre's bullet speed? Or Marino's or Elways? I'm sure those guys are up there, too. All super strong arms. I'm sure Mahomes can bring the heat, too.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

These days people wanna say Madden & Summerall were overrated, but they were not! They make you wanna rewatch a game we know the result to!

[@Dmarcel81]

Man this was one of the happiest moment in my life.. I remember the packers ripping our hearts out in 95, 96 & 97. I didn’t even care that they lost against to the falcons that next game this was the super bowl to me. We deserved this win !

[@Dmarcel81]

cpk1994 but we didn’t 🤣🤣🤣

[@papashong4958]

Beautiful throw by the legend Steve Young

[@HisgGalore]

nice catch too

[@kobe5wayne]

Watching this video reminds me how good Madden was with the play by play compared to all trash ones now.. (COUGH)Gruden,Collinsworth etc

[@hehateme71]

kobe5wayne Madden isn’t the Play by play, but I get what you’re saying!

[@marcelmiller7551]

Pat and John are back together. RIP John

[@jonathanmontgomery5178]

“It’s about emotion. It’s about life. It’s about [the will] to win. It’s about pride.” 👏

[@thomasnorman4221]

It's about no challenges on rice fumble

[@jjnativebelieverreyes3898]

man i miss john madden commentary

[@red5llaw]

You got that 100% right JJ Native Believer Reyes!!! That there is THE DREAM TEAM OF ALL TIME NFL COMMENTATORS. John Madden and Pat Summerall. R.I.P. guys, you gave us so much pleasure.

[@StrangeTruth94]

"the catch 3" Alex Smith pass to Vernon Davis for the Win over the saints

[@joesakic91]

+Gold Blooded Locc Same end zone and the same incredible catch. The only thing missing is an incredible game-winning catch in the 49ers next Super Bowl title called the Catch IV.

[@Meko5]

Only sad part is that the next catch won't happen at Candlestick...

[@rhmayer1]

2011 Divisional Playoff True classic game. Here on YT: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4CvpmiJbZuBeKM. One of the best playoff games. Lead changed 4x in the last 3:53. HIGHLY recommended. Vernon Davis crying at the end was actually more emotionally impactful for me than TO in this game.

[@bigo1242]

“The catch 4” jimmy g to kittle for the win over the saints

[@robschottjr.630]

There will never EVER be a greater commentator pairing than Pat Summerall and John Madden! RIP Pat and hope you’re enjoying retirement, John!

[@OpTiC_DaD]

Man this makes me feel like a kid again with this on in the living room miss those days

[@Thizlamic]

I WAS THERE!!!! CANDLESTICK MAGIC!!!

[@davidfromcolorado5295]

1:36:54 That guy would make a great halftime show. That's a special talent.

[@NFL]

15:33 Packers Fumble, 49ers Recover 18:20 S. Young 1-yard TD Pass to Clark 29:23 Favre 2-yard TD Pass to Freeman 43:14 Favre 47-yard completion to Freeman 48:11 Packers Fumble Punt, 49ers Recover 50:04 Young Picked Off by Koonce 56:52 D. Levens 2-yard TD Run 1:07:24 Favre Picked Off by Woodall 1:10:50 Young 8-yard TD Pass to Clark 1:30:05 Favre 33-yard Pass to Henderson 1:45:51 Favre Picked Off by Walker 1:51:44 Favre 47-yard Pass to Bradford 1:54:49 Favre 15-yard TD Pass to Freeman 1:57:24 Start of Young Game-Winning Drive 2:00:19 Rice Fumble? 2:04:22 The Catch II 2:05:26 T.O. Crying

[@abiolasulaiman4714]

+Tyler G lol

[@abiolasulaiman4714]

Joe Holloman​ The caption of the moment was just funny to me. You know the guy who wrote it was trolling lol

[@AlextheSportsFan]

NFL upload the 1994 NFC TITLE GAME

[@solomonkessington8136]

Abiola Sulaiman

[@SDG-jt8rp]

Or the '94 superbowl

[@matthewrogers6866]

YOUNG sooo underrated.. Ol lefty

[@andrewnash4530]

John Madden's excitement when TO made the game winning catch is so infectious. Love it.

[@RemnantVoice7]

That CROWD!!!

[@red5llaw]

This is My all time favorite game. Brett Favre and the Pack PREMATURELY CELEBRATE the win and Young TAKES THE GAME in the last seconds....what a game!!!

[@stevensnortum8478]

Rice fumbled game over.... not a win to be proud of.

[@dex1lsp]

Hell yeah! One of my greatest memories! Niners for life!!

[@wildethang93]

Even with me being a Packers fan, I admire what Steve Young and the 49ers pulled off on that drive and also give them credit for doing what it took to win. Hats off to TO especially

[@EdmacZ]

The graphics of NFL on FOX were awesome.

[@goldenstate2192]

RIP MADDEN AND SUMMERALL 👍. NOBODY calls a game like those 2. Damn I wish they could call this weekend game from heaven..

[@joesakic91]

Ditto. Just like the 1989 NFC title game between the 49ers and Rams at Candlestick Park.

[@goldenstate2192]

@@joesakic91 👍LIKE All my favorite 49ers games in the late 80's/early 90's.. Don't think ANYONE COMES CLOSE to analyzing the game PLAY BY PLAY than MADDEN.. SUMMERALL was the perfect compliment. The whole Telestrator thing is legendary.. Also, SEEMS LIKE THE 49ers had better Luck when those 2 were around 😂🤣👍R.I.P.💯

[@ericpackers1700]

@@joesakic91 that's on nfl throwback now

[@achilles9448]

I grew up watching the 49ers and this is one of my favorite games.. and I really do miss John Madden and Pat summerall... The San Francisco was fighting I like him to beat the Dallas cowboys and only finally did here comes the Green Bay Packers 49ers three times in the postseason I believe... Which is really ironic because now the Green Bay Packers played the San Francisco 49ers four times this past decade in the postseason and lost all four to the 49ers...

[@theohanna3561]

A star is born

[@john1985278]

This was an awesome game and yes Rice did fumble but instant replay was not available that year plus the defenders arm was in the way which blocked the view of the referee. I couldn't stand GB but I respect Favre because he said Steve Young was the only player that he hated competing against because he said he never quit. Awesome game and a more memorable finish for T.O. because he had such a terrible game up to that point.

[@BrownBomber92181]

Well put. And now instant replay has seemed to ruin the games cos now the refs have taken over

[@bijoubijoux5185]

Robert Brooks committed a clear pass interference on drakeford in the end of the 1st quarter that should've kept the packers from scoring their first touchdown. It shouldn't have even come down to the catch 2. "Wow" if instant replay and challenges were there, brooks would've cost his team 10 yards and maybe the packers would've managed to kick a long field goal at most. Btw Henderson fumbled the year before in the NFCCG. You can't just define a game by one bad call and just because of that say X team shouldn't have won. All games have missed calls. Get over it, fudge packer

[@Gzimkodra]

Omg dude I remember this game. The niners man crazy game i saw it and then when this happen owens became a man amongst boys lol

[@ericpackers1700]

He was at the end

[@drewfinisher11]

man I miss players like Reggie white,..the minister of defense,.. seems like for every game of the modern era I sit through,..need to go back and watch a few like this ,..🏈

[@SuperFuck]

Yep, the NFL has taken away defenders and great hitting defensive football. Since the Brady rule in 2008, the game has been softened yearly. The NFL wants these baby faced QBs straight outta college to start instantly. A QB like Patrick Mahomes will never see a hard hitting defense that could hit low and blitz without worrying about a yellow hanky. Players like Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Kevin Green, Ronnie Lott, Charles Haley and so on are obsolete in todays offensive NFL.

[@ANTxMC]

I really miss these 49ers uniforms, it's one of the reasons i support them.

[@bobross1550]

I always thought the white ones of these were the best looking uniforms I've ever seen. Anytime they were on TV I couldn't look away.

[@thecawdsquad875]

These unis were ghastly.

[@irvinjones5894]

The catch that put Terrell Owens on the map. It would have never happened if the refs didn't screw up that Jerry Rice fumble a few plays back.

[@bennyrobinson1935]

he was awful all day too

[@WillGGG]

Owens was a good player and well known before this game. He was good when he played his first preseason. But your logic is flawed because you can make history be anything you want by saying, well if this didnt happen or if that pass was complete or if this guy did that...

[@eliteteamkiller319]

RIP John Madden. "That's the high of winning and the low of losing."

[@vegangainsfather2877]

I was at this game, still remember it like it happened yesterday. goddamn I was livid

[@bennyrobinson1935]

what a beautiful venue to watch a game

[@ArshadKhan-ys9ey]

Vegan Gains Father it’s ok, 49ers needed this against the Packers

[@JGor_37F]

The greatest receiving duo of all time…the GOAT in Rice and arguably the 3rd best WR of all time in Owens, behind only Rice & Moss.

[@warlockofeden3728]

At this moment, a legend was born

[@ericsigersmith2831]

Back when owens was quite lol

[@SoulMan3717]

Just watching his game as a teenage kid, and watching, Freeman and Favre with that excessive celebration like they just won the game was pissing me off! then Steve young Terrell Owens scored that final touchdown and the look on Favres face was just priceless.

[@mustbtrouble]

thanks for posting this classic. one of the most memorable games for any 9ers fan. "you think its easy cracking crab?" 1:36:00

[@nunu5245]

Can you guys put up the NFC championships from 1992-95? I really want to see those games

[@danielboyd5th858]

I love hearing madden it brings back wonderful 🏈 memories

[@unguidedreaper7763]

I hear John Madden's voice and all I hear is Frank Calliendo doing that Brett Farve skit lol. I probably misspelled his name.

[@retrodog2837]

24 years ago I jumped up so high when Owens caught it I hit my head on the ceiling!!!! NINERS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!

[@thebees1133]

The man is out there playing with a torn pectoral tackling 250 pound men. Unbelievable.

[@bennyrobinson1935]

I used to love when Gilbert Brown would do his grave digger gesture

[@chipramos2066]

I love how TO gave the Lord all the credit for his miraculous touchdown catch at the end. Of course, to God be the glory!

[@CaptainKirk007]

This is how I remember football.🏈 I was 10 years old and my entertainment was playing neighborhood football or riding my bike all over creation. Great time to be alive in America.

[@joesakic91]

The San Francisco 49ers won six playoff meetings against the Green Bay Packers out of 10 after their 2023 NFC Divisional Round meeting. Four of those six were decided by eight points or less.

[@craigmk1974]

This game should be called "The Missed Fumble". This is the game that brought about instant replay.

[@jayboftick905]

man, remember this like yesterday, I was so happy to be these whackers, it was unbeleivable

[@hiphopguru81]

I have this game on VHS. Haha

[@CaptnCrunch247]

You don't realize just how much the game really has changed until you go back and watch a game (like this one) from 20+ years ago.. offenses have it so much easier today, than they did back then..

[@marktastic86]

Yup, this is why I can't take the "Brady being the greatest of all time" argument seriously. In the latter half of his career you couldn't even LOOK at him the wrong way without a roughing penalty. The Jones call in the 2018 AFC title game is a great example. The QB's in the old days got demolished and so did the receivers coming across the middle 90% of the time. It's a totally different game now.

[@CaptnCrunch247]

@@marktastic86 - Amen to that!

[@NEONOIRERA]

I remember this like yesterday good times

[@murrieta49]

I remember I was playing NFL QB club on N64 the hours leading to the game

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

We always forget about Craig Newsome's near miss and the great play by J.J. Stokes to be a defender and (illegally?) pulling him back just enough to stop the game clinching INT at 2:03:45. I mean, ONE PLAY LATER, Owens makes that incredible catch.

[@s.tavares3257]

That's why it's called "the game of inches."

[@bobross1550]

Not to mention a boneheaded throw by Young. If Stokes catches that the game's over and The Catch 2 never happens.

[@irishz28]

How come these games aren't on NFL game pass?!?!?!

[@NEONOIRERA]

Edwards first down play gets overlooked

[@saantiagorg13]

What a game 💯

[@stevenkoehler6018]

I was watching that game. It was amazing.

[@LFCkings2005cl]

A lot of crying going on with the packers fans but do you have any idea how many times in the 95,96,97 years the 49ers got screwed because of blown calls this one was one of the best games and happiest memories ever for me

[@tomupmeier8299]

My favorite game ever. Nothing better than Madden and Summerall. Green Bay got screwed in this game, Jerry fumbled.

[@xtormentor-1546]

The "Epic in Miami" game, Chargers vs. Dolphins 1981 divisional would be awesome to see.

[@sylvandelacruz]

Legend John Madden's reaction was priceless

[@ericpackers1700]

Funny seeing Andy Reid on sideline

[@cooperwolfe5478]

This is just my opinion, but this is my pick for the greatest NFL game of all time.

[@adedamolaodutayo2757]

What a great game ....good win for my team 49ers

[@JoseDiaz-wt3hw]

The memories!!

[@NinersFan69]

what a heart breaking loss for the packers, but as John Madden said " thats the high of winning and the low of losing"

[@nikkoramirez2695]

This was the biggest reason why they put in reply the following season

[@JRHYT409]

I never got over this one as a Packer fan. Jerry Rice fumbled. We had it won. I know, it's 4 quarters, you got all day to win a game, but in a tough game like this against a strong opponent, little margins can decide it. We've won some games the same way so all is fair I guess, but for this specific game, no I never got over it.

[@johnscott353]

Dallas GB and 49ers were always battling it out in the 90s

[@barbarapaparella2282]

Yup those were the 3 top teams four like 7 years in the 90s ?

[@joesakic91]

I say the Broncos were the fourth team in the mix with those three NFC behemoths.

[@barbarapaparella2282]

@@joesakic91 true yea they were in the mix and one 2 in a row so yup you r right

[@manuelizcaraymusic]

2:00:19 Jerry Rice fumbles. Packers's season gets robbed by the refs.

[@TheWakeup011]

No one cares. Niners got jersey by the refs repeatedly vs GB.

[@censortube8662]

I miss these days of the NFL so much and I'm not even old.

[@SuperFuck]

It was a game and not a business. Not gift wrapping championships for that clown in Kansas City.

[@jonq8714]

This is my all time favorite 49er team. I really wish that Hearst didn't hurt his ankle against the Falcons... I think they could have won it all.

[@thealmancometh9219]

I love it. Pat Summeral mentions the seven thousand footballs that could fit in the Fujifilm blimp, stating, "I bet there's very few people that know that. Madden's response, so sincere and matter-of-fact, "I bet there's very few people that have tried that." Cracks me up! 😆

[@joesakic91]

'The Catch III' in the 2011 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the New Orleans Saints had a similar ending: Alex Smith drove down the field like Steve Young did, Smith threw a dart to Vernon Davis who, like Terrell Owens, had to absorb a big hit in the end zone and hang onto the ball in the same endzone.

[@kyle.e.a.7]

And he also cried afterwards. That's crazy actually when you put it all together

[@b7grams]

I love John Madden's noises he made after Owens caught the game-winner. Sometimes weird sounds say more than words.

[@mclohan]

Sheesh. Rice and Owens as your starting Wideouts. 49ers sure could draft some top notch WRs!

[@Zorn76]

The internet had yet to ruin the sports world in terms of quality reporting. Good times.

[@nobodysbusiness8791]

That ending was very much like the 2011 divisional round ending with Alex Smith passing to Vernon Davis, against the Saints.

[@AYoungAdultOnYoutube]

All of The Catch plays are similar - All catches were on 3rd and 3 - Games almost over - Opposing team leading 4 or more points

[@rhmayer1]

That was The Catch III. Also EXCELLENT game. Four lead changes in the last 3:52. Vernon crying at the end was more emotional for me than TO at the end of this one. Both great, classic playoff games.

[@DaniRz21]

Jerry Rice fumbled. Never forget.

[@marvinclay4476]

I am a 49er fan and i did forget. Go 49ers!

[@DaniRz21]

@@marvinclay4476 Fair enough jaja :)