Tony Romo's Botched Snap CRAZY ENDING! (Cowboys vs. Seahawks, 2006 NFC Wild Card) | NFL Vault

The Seahawks have the ball, down by five, with four minutes and thirty seven second left, during 2006 NFC Wild Card Game.
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[@TheLocalLt]

He never really outlived this. It gave him a label as a choker right away. The picture of him sitting there on the turf has become immortal. Also bill parcells last game

[@austinryan9382]

Very true!

[@strobbedelutz]

Bill Parcels basically retired because of Romos fuckup, he talks about it in the documentary " Deep Blue: Parcells' final ride"

[@KamikOzzy_]

amlnet49 he has the highest 4th quarter rating in NFL history. He’s far from a choker, unfortunately casuals just troll.

[@Phinal_Flash]

@@KamikOzzy_ would you call McNabb a choker though?

[@robroux6074]

@@KamikOzzy_ Alex Smith has the highest QB rating in the playoffs.

[@TheVarg78]

Wow John Madden called this game. I forgot how ling ago bnb this was.

[@jjmah7]

varg7878 bnb?

[@_liimit]

john madden 😔

[@carsongambaro]

I was like 5 or 6 years old when this game happened, long before I started seriously watching football. John Madden really was something else. Everything you’d ever want in an analyst. Enthusiasm, authenticity and pure knowledge of the game. RIP to a legend

[@natedeanmaan2]

The best part of John Madden is that he was never one to play favorites when he was in the booth. I learned about John back in Cartoon Network when they did the Big Game Shows, and he had the same energy then as he did in the booth. He was by far the best analysis in the NFL, and he will be greatly missed.

[@chinobambino1407]

crazy on how situations change legacies. imagine if romo was able to make it in the endzone for a touchdown...... or GOT THE FIRSTDOWN AT LEAAST

[@ninjadragon2yt225]

OMG r u a Buffalo sports fan?

[@MartinAthletics]

He would be up there with the greats, but he boned Jessica Simpson instead

[@seeeeeaaa7130]

This was such a beautiful time, No bandwagoners, it was simple being a Hawks fan then, life was good.

[@perpetual61]

Yes the masses seem to think there weren't any Seahawks Fans before 2012. Well they'll be disappointed I've been a Fan since the 70's when Steve Largent played and that was when I still lived in So-Cal before moving to Blaine Wa. in 2006. So I'm No way Shape or form a Bandwagon Fan...Go Hawks !

[@pollogaming919]

@@perpetual61 I was a fan since 2012 cause that’s when I started watching football and I live in Seattle

[@thomasfree9109]

Shut the fuck up

[@SomeGuyWhoPlaysGames333]

Every team has bandwagoners... and I think having a super bowl win is much nicer.

[@whatitdo4238]

@@thomasfree9109 bros a chiefs bandwagon 💀💀

[@FreshlySnipes]

Watching this again in 2023 what stands out is how much better punters and kickers are in the game today. What a change. Go hawks!

[@df6148]

Romo is an amazing sports analyst. The game needed that so bad. As a kid I remember watching football learning so much just from John Maddens commentary. Yes the real John Madden from the video game franchise was actually a commentator after coaching. He was so good at it that it spawned an entire video game franchise featuring HIS commentary. Well....when he stopped...football kinda missed that special commentary. That insight... But Tony Romo has it. He's got that gift. He called so many plays in that KC/PATS game accurately. The mindset walkthrough of the presnap. The options. And most impressively, the blocking schemes and chips the tight ends and runningbacks were doing. He called what was available in the offense. It was literally the perfect commentary for somebody new to the game and something that fans of old could really enjoy. I really hope he does the Superbowl. I Might actually watch more of the games instead of catching highlights and cherry picking my games. Sports commentary is a dying art.

[@EfrainRiveraJunior]

This is one of the greatest moments in NFL History. LOVE IT!

[@Gl49ers]

True. That Gary Coleman catch was unbelievable

[@harpoon_bakery162]

I wish I could read Parcell's lips

[@ZhangtheGreat]

This was Bill Parcells' final game as a head coach. He'd end up in the Dolphins' front office, but he'd never coach again.

[@JohnDoe-pq8yw]

Parcells never did crap without Belichick. Nothing !!!!

[@danejurus69]

I love Holmgren's look before the botched hold. He's cool and calm...confident. After the botched hold, still cool and calm.

[@thehistoricalgamer]

Dude made it to 3 Super Bowls, I wonder what might have been if he never left GB, one of the lesser appreciated coaches of the last 30 years.

[@bigblue9996]

The birth of Tony Romo jokes

[@OpinionatedCyanide]

bigblue999 wack dak will follow in his footsteps in the next game 🤣🤣

[@piijay14]

bigblue999 I just wonder what jokes are you gonna say while he's putting on his Gold Jacket!

[@Neverwasneveris]

@@piijay14 I really like Romo but he's not going to the Hall of Fame. Doesn't have an MVP or even a NFC championship.

[@piijay14]

Darth Vader You might wanna check the requirments for Hall Of Fame. Its basically based on votes and INDIVIDUAL performance. Playoff wins and Titles are actually team efforts. Tony had a stellar career breaking almost every Cowboys passing record imaginable! Individually his stats have surpassed that of Staubach and Aikman. Those 2 have won titles with the Cowboys but only becuz they played on better teams and were surrounded by better talent. Tony unfortunately never was surrounded by top quality talent except T. Owens and Demarcus Ware and they just werent enough to get them to Victory. But as an individual Player with 3 probowl appearances Tony is indeed headed to the Hall!

[@piijay14]

The Life Analyst Championships are not won by QBs. Besides Superbowl Titles what do 71, 77, 92, 93 & 95 Cowboys all have in common? They all had high ranked defenses. If you know anything at all about team sports... know this. "The first order of business is always defense."

[@Mark-xl1ze]

The closest the Cowboys had to winning a road playoff game in the last 28 years.

[@ybarramanuel]

Wow Lofa tackle was amazing, best play of his Hawk career

[@kingkane890]

Crazy thing is after he cleared the edge all he had to do was cut straight up & dive. That angle he was running in gave them time to close in..

[@SpaceAlley]

Yeah he keep running to the side

[@itzduffy4840]

Yup. He could have tried to reach for that first down at least

[@aizen2591]

Good trick play by Romo if he was faster he definitely would’ve been in

[@verde7595]

I think that's the most unfortunate part. He knew he messed up as soon as he touched the ball, and tried to take off more quickly than he was capable of. :v

[@rudy___1002]

It wasn't a trick play

[@jordenvega6134]

If 80 would be blocked he would've scored

[@vijaydanushkodi4980]

Underrated comment for sure.

[@richardcalderon5891]

Wow that was bullshit he could of won the game

[@matthewshortle5274]

7:29 Where Cowboys memes began

[@trevorbavarskas3106]

Man, crazy game and all, but I can’t remember the last time I heard a game called like this. It’s amazing how much passion they have and the descriptions are so good. I wish games were still called like this! Talking to you Collinsworth!!!

[@user-mw8um6mc3v]

A real shame that Tony Romo is remembered in the main for this. He was a very fine qb. Is All Michael's in the hall? I think he should be. He's added so much colour to the game for so long. He's as great today as he ever was.

[@natedeanmaan2]

He fell off when John Madden left the booth

[@guy7079]

Who just came from watching the game ? 😂😂

[@DaDuTchMan2357]

Funny how sent us here lol

[@haydenbrinkman6897]

Lol watched highlights from our win vs Seattle and suggested this

[@DaDuTchMan2357]

KZbin's way of saying "yea you won, but do you remember this?"🤣

[@txs_b0yz800]

Me

[@haydenbrinkman6897]

@@DaDuTchMan2357 so true lol

[@garrettracine3024]

This was such a great game. Not even a Boys, or Hawks fan, but this had yo be one of my favorite games of all time.

[@joeomalley2835]

Exactly. I feel the same way. I saw this game being posted on the NFL network the other day and was intrigued.

[@iancalbreath79]

Babineaux deserves all the credit. Romo hustled, man but Bab never gave up even on what was supposed to be a game ending FG. Great example of why you never give up.

[@clhound]

Here after Dak's 14 seconds left QB sneak blunder with no timeouts.

[@jcalder90]

like if 2019 wild card

[@Moparmaga-1]

The cowgirls got there revenge finally. Fuckin bullshit.

[@16ktsgamma]

First the 49ers getting their Revenge and the Cowboys avenge Tony Romo. This season man is BAD LUCK SEAHAWKS!!!

[@Moparmaga-1]

@@16ktsgamma funny how Roger Goodell was in jerry Jones suite. I wonder what kinda money was exchanged to get a few non call on the Cowboys late and some call that weren't called earlier in the game. How does Dan break containment & run for 14 yards on a 3rd and 14 ??? By a lot of holding that's how. Do you recall watching the bullshit that happened on Thanksgiving with the Cowboys getting like 6 game changing penalties not called on them & shit called on the redskins ? It was brutally obvious someone owes someone a Fucking favor

[@machsvt3530]

Korie Creson Dallas literally had more penalties called on them than the Seahawks and Dallas was held so many times but it wasn’t called you’re just being a hater take the L and move on

[@Moparmaga-1]

@@machsvt3530 I didn't play in the game & either did your welfare ass

[@BronzeDaGod]

If someone could find the Seattle radio for this play it would be lovely

[@toothybj]

My shoulder and neck hurt just watching how Romo went down on that attempted run in after the botched FG hold.

[@Manny-pl9ct]

John Madden broooo... Classic

[@vaibanez17]

Still hilarious after all these years

[@domi4505]

Hasselback underrated

[@seamusgallagher6860]

"We want the ball and we're gonna score"! Proceeds to throw a game ending pick 6 in a playoff game 😄😄😄😄 THAT, defines him

[@geminiman7791]

@@seamusgallagher6860 You're right, but besides those shenanigan's he was above average QB his entire career

[@garrettracine3024]

If I remember right, the Hawks were the defending NFC Champs

[@kman215]

Yes

[@ddritg]

Yes, they played the Steelers the previous year

[@ceebee312]

Correct... they should've won the SB the previous season bogus calls after another

[@mjf2891]

Cee Bee they also should’ve lost the NFC title game against San Fran

[@skylerdornbusch9038]

​​@@ddritg Steelers are AFC you pinhead

[@OldManTastic]

12 years later. Still freaking hilarious

[@xowooq-693]

Who better now

[@Damianoutlaw]

I've always thought Bill Parcells fucked up here. 4th and Inches with 1:19 left in the game and Seattle had no timeouts. He should have run a quarterback sneak to get the first down. If they get the First down then they can run the clock out and kick a walkoff field goal. Even if the Cowboys had made the field goal Seattle had a ton of time to get another 3 points to win the game.

[@mjf2891]

QB sneaks aren’t automatic. See last Monday’s game

[@TheRealfan1]

Back then, it would have been thought as crazy to go for it on 4th down especially when a field goal would take lead. Nowadays, coaches would think about going for it in this situation. If this game was played today, I think Cowboys may have gone for it on 4th & Inches here.

[@Damianoutlaw]

@@TheRealfan1 Very true. One of the reasons I didn't like Bill Parcells as the Cowboy coach was that he was too old school.

[@TheRealfan1]

@@Damianoutlaw Coaches didn't really go for it on 4th down until 2017 Eagles started doing it a lot and was successful with winning Super Bowl LII. Eagles were 3rd in league converting 4th down, behind Saints and Jaguars that year.

[@garrettracine3024]

Romo is one of the most Underrated QBs of all time. He is one of the best Cowboys in team history, no doubt about it

[@MGAF688]

Definitely in the top 10 of Cowboys QBs: 1 - Staubach 2 - Aikman 3 - Meredith 4 - D. White 5 - Morton 6 - Romo ...

[@garrettracine3024]

I think it is 1 Aikman 2 Staubach 3 Romo 4 White 5 Meredith

[@Crusher6436]

@@garrettracine3024 Switch Aikman and Staubach. You could argue Romo and Aikman aswell.

[@kingofgrim4761]

Dink & Dak Trashscott Romo is only worse than Staubach in cowboys history. Aikman wasn’t that “great” of a QB, he had one of the best teams of all time. With a top 10 WR ever, Top 3 RB ever, best o line ever, a top 5 defense, HoFers all over the field, and Romo had. Maybe 5 HoFers in his whole career (Ware, TO, Witten, Tyron Smith) few others

[@Crusher6436]

@@kingofgrim4761 Agreed

[@saquonbarkleybeezy26hunnit32]

Man does this bring back good memories 😂

[@spritecuh5805]

Odell Beckham Jr. #Odeezy #13Hunnit #BreakinRecords w

[@agk9276]

L

[@wondermcthunder8835]

shut up

[@Smilingdog1124]

Odell Beckham Jr. #Odeezy #13Hunnit #BreakinRecords Odell dropping his balls in Lambeau is a good memory

[@garrettracine3024]

Ah...I see what you did there

[@Gabagool93]

I remember watching this live and cheering because I could’ve sworn Tony was gonna run that in. Unreal.

[@edfinkel3398]

He nearly makes it -- only the hustle of Babineau stops him.

[@kboanddbo]

I was so sure the Seahawks were going to lose this game. Going against Romo, Witten and Owens with a patchwork secondary, I didn't think there was any way they were going to hold Dallas under 30. Glad I was wrong.

[@wpjohnston0213]

Something about the Seahawks in Wild Card games and opposing teams special teams botching the chip shot, game winning field goal (also see 2015 Seahawks vs Vikings)

[@bruceneu8588]

I am a Seahawks fan, and when I saw that 2015 game, I left the room for the last part of it, sure we were going to lose. Boy, was I surprised later.

[@chiefmac88]

Al Michaels: "Let them score. It's the only chance you have!"

[@WyattWinterfeld]

So nobody is going to talk about how bad there defense was. I mean they let a huge hole open up on the TWO yard line. They had a chance at a safety but there defense ruined the chance for them.

[@SuperHedidit]

Whats your excuse for him in 2014? #2 defense.

[@diontaedaughtry974]

Love the intensity

[@ephraim1756]

If romo scored

[@samabinanti6882]

Tony Romo is no legend.

[@piijay14]

12 years later. Cowboys got their revenge tonight by defeating Pete Caroll's Seahawks 24-22!

[@JM-fo1te]

This was the last year I watched the Cowboys with Romo.

[@mimperial1982]

And one week after that the cowboys lose again and continue their steak of not being able to win a meaningful game in over twenty years. LOL

[@piijay14]

Marcos Imperial They just won a meaningful game ya dummy! Everything in post-season is meaningful!

[@rebrndmusic5955]

Yes! That was a great win

[@embracingchina1744]

Only to be tossed out of the playoffs by the Rams the next week.

[@ML-mx3mm]

The worst moment. Felt so bad for Romo, he was an amazing qb

[@HomeroAmador]

he was shit & this proves it

[@natedeanmaan2]

As a player, I can respect him, but as an Eagles fan, I laugh every time

[@rainctyrebel2205]

The little nod and smile from Holmgren told us he knew what was coming

[@aizen2591]

Shaun Alexander was a beast

[@raycyst1294]

Shawn Lilo because of the O line .

[@TakashiAmanoOriginal]

He is massive

[@Moparmaga-1]

The greased beast

[@dey7890]

@@Moparmaga-1 no

[@Nnhaa986]

@@Moparmaga-1 sorry no how old are you? Shaun took the Seahawks to their very first Superbowl (only to get robbed)

[@dhruvsyngol484]

For next week, can you do the highlights for the 1998 AFC Divisional between the New York Jets and the Jacksonville Jaguars. Comment if anyone agrees with this.

[@alexandermerritt3504]

Facts...great game

[@garrettracine3024]

I hope so man. They do play next week...can't wait

[@iwas1Hp]

We finally avenged you brother romo.

[@Trill_kay215]

Got Jesus? How by losing in the playoffs again

[@adiaz2469]

@@Trill_kay215 ya I don't get it

[@sosa_2488]

adiaz2469 by beating Seahawks in the wild card

[@jeffwilliams8459]

That man Romo, Gave all hat he had Four the Dallas Cowboys football tean Much Respect!!!

[@ryanb7013]

Madden calling this game and present day Tony Romo is calling games on CBS. Time flies. I'm a Redskins fan so I've always hated Romo and I remember watching this live when it happened feeling like I got a late Christmas present. Looking back at it, Romo was a class act, came from nothing and became one of the better QBs in the NFL during his tenure so now watching this back, I feel for Romo since this sort of stuck with him throughout his career as being a choke artist. His career should reflect how good of a QB he was and I hope in time people will appreciate how good of a player he was rather than let a moment like in this game define his legacy. Something tells me though that as good of a QB as he was, he'll be more remembered for his color commentary and I think we'll see him in the HoF just from his commentary alone. The guy is the best color commentator in the NFL by far right now.

[@emmah6454]

Wasn’t necessarily over , Dallas had all timeouts with the ball on. 2 yard line but gave up a huge run on the first play .

[@kaleloz2868]

Great call on that play being short of the 1st down(the 1)... Cant believe they lost this

[@FastDipper]

49ers vs saints from 2010-2014 please. All of those games were insane.

[@el_duderino_man]

6:45 All Michael's. Wow!

[@danielx22]

i remember this game lol. never liked tony as a qb and this was icing on the cake for me

[@blacjackdaniels200]

What I took most out of this video is how I miss hearing John Madden. It puts Me at My Grandmother’s house as a kid in Her Living Room with all the furniture with the plastic coverings and everybody there watching Football..Father, Grandfather, Uncles, cousins, food, and fun. Great times. That’s what just the sound of John Madden’s voice does.

[@austinryan9382]

Feels good to hear John madden again!.. Didn't this change teams using backup qbs as holders? I think it is.

[@FredFukkinBear]

Years ago I read an article about the botched snap/hold. Don't recall who it was, but they interviewed a Seahawks player who said, at that time of the year, balls had a tendency to get pretty slick. All of it happened so fast, one of those wtf moments. People talk about the botched snap, but I saw Romo doing what he did best, trying to pull another miracle out of his ass to save the play and win the game. He got pretty damn close to pulling it off.

[@benjaminfarias9169]

I remember this game!!!

[@SoloProductions93]

I remember this night like it was yesterday. I was in disbelief.

[@Gl49ers]

Yes. That Gary Coleman run was superb

[@TheeRomantic]

We need a mini doc on this moment

[@cagedtigersteve]

Romo's career summed up.

[@Jimmy_Hopkins15]

Bring back John madden in the booth on SNF he was a good announcer 👍

[@eliwhaley4804]

He's like 90

[@bettytunabreath9317]

RIP J M

[@shanewalton3361]

I still remember that game. Huge heartbreaking loss....Romo shouldn’t have been the holder...

[@Calvin1985]

It's sad how this is his most memorable play. The man had a borderline HOF career when he finally had decent WRs.

[@brandensimmons653]

Nearly 10 years since how time goes by

[@nwalker6900]

That was insane

[@joeomalley2835]

I almost forgot that Parcells was coach of Dallas. Romo is such a likeable guy, so felt bad for him in this moment. He's a great commentator these days though and his knowledge of the game and insights are spot on.

[@bastipro1333]

As a Seahawks-Cowboys fan… I still don’t know how to react on this one

[@gorrow1990]

Romo really never recovered from that choke job.

[@skepticalfan]

We got revenge!

[@garrettracine3024]

This was a great Dallas team, they just didn't have the D if I remember right. Current day Saints ( from the last 5 years outside this last one atleast

[@jessicadriver2807]

F

[@MGAF688]

Romo's signature moment!

[@luiscervantes3050]

huge game tomorrow!

[@davidlee910]

Who else is here to relive the memories before the rematch?

[@redt7452]

Reminds me of the 2015 Vikings hawks wildcard a little. Hawks being defending NFC champs and romo drops the snap on the goal line for the game winner and Blair Walsh in ‘15 misses the game winning chip shot close to the goal line and hawks win on a bizarre ass finish lmao. I’m a Vikings fan btw so I’m always sad

[@danalong1237]

Hard to believe that both men that played in the 2006 NFC Wild Card game (Nate Burleson of the Seahawks and Tony Romo of the Cowboys) are now with CBS.

[@CPerryTravels]

Full game highlights?

[@sportzdude_13]

What an ending!

[@justinamerican8200]

People forget all the little moments surrounding the kick. The Tatupu tackle, the Babineaux tacke, the Alexander run to avoid the possible safety and get the first down. The botched punt. The hail mary. There were many ways the 'Hawks could have lost this outside the kick, and had time to win it even if the kick was made.

[@manl15_89]

man i wish i saw stephen a’s reaction to this LOLOL

[@garrettracine3024]

All for next week Pats vs Dolphins 90's shootout ( winner had like 70 points ) Christmas Game 2016 Ravens vs Steelers 1994 Super Bowl ( Chargers vs 49ers ) 1998 Divisional game between the Jaguars and Jets 1974 Playoff game ( Dolphins and Raiders )

[@Ali-wz9op]

Damn, he shoulda summoned the speed gods and ran in that endzone. He was on his way there. What a tackle ! Game of inches man smh

[@paulbarela7603]

He has it

[@la3465]

GO COWBOYS!

[@RGE_Music]

I cried so long after this. So sad man

[@novanebula8004]

Damn bro. Bad memories

[@dang5217]

I just wanna know why you have your starting QB holding the snap for the kick? Was the holder injured? Was it just a thing they did?🤔🤔🤔

[@em1355]

Everyone seems to overlook two things here, one after the game and season, the NFL changed the handling of the footballs and allowed teams to prep the footballs that teams would use for FG kicks. Before that change, the footballs would literally just come out of the box, therefore making them slicker. The second thing is, had the FG kicker Grammatica? been for assertive in trying to either block or get in the way of the Babbitt? then most likely it's a first down or possibly a TD. It was a great play by Seattle and the rest is history. This game more than anything led to T. Romo being falsely labeled as a "choker", but he was anything but that in my opinion.

[@cactusjack2264]

My Cowboys will meet them again this Saturday, different story this time!

[@gilbertrangel3668]

That's when he got his name, " Oh No Romo"!!!!!!

[@andirocha3574]

Romo's Legacy

[@andrewzheng4038]

Before the Blair Walsh choke in Minnesota, there was this...

[@Swinbad]

I've lived in WA state my whole life and have been a huge Seahawks fan. Still feel terrible for Romo when I watch this. Glad we won, but never like winning that way. He had a great career and was a fabulous QB. Should not be judged by one fluke mistake...

[@dey7890]

What does you living here in WA add to anything

[@dey7890]

Never like winning that way? What way? What the fuck, you dont like winning because someone choked? Get out yo feelings

[@My-Pal-Hal]

WHAT A "GRAMATIC" ENDING !!! ...wait till Tomorrow 😂...

[@boxing9763]

TANGLDWEB Well it's tomorrow, after Dallas just knocked their asses out of the playoffs 😂.

[@tylerwigren1950]

@@boxing9763 I know it feels good👍😂😁.

[@celesteramirez4720]

What happen?!

[@boxing9763]

ppSonicTonicc // That's what I said.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

Never hire an Old Kicker named "JANET" 😂 😢

[@robschannel4512]

Romo didn't need to get to the end zone, just the one yard line. So dude made a heck of a tackle.

[@-slurmdaddy-8147]

Romo was a beast. But had the guy not been so balls deep into Jessica Simpson maybe he’d been able to go deep into the playoffs

[@TheRexrapper]

Also Carrie Underwood.

[@micahdaenthusiast]

Wow! This game is 13 years old.

[@stephonjames1038]

Seeing this live thought Romo was going to run it in for a score

[@swthero]

It so crazy how this happened to Toni romo and to have Seattle a couple years later just end his career

[@DRock6906]

Still tough to watch after all these years. I hated seeing Romo just sit on the bench with his head down like that. But that's ok brother. It took a few years but the Cowboys got revenge for you on 1/5/2019 #9!! How Bout Them Cowboys!!

[@americasteam2419]

We won this time

[@joshuagamboaii741]

0:16 What was that song playing over the speakers?