Top 100 Most INSANE Athletic Plays in NFL History!

[@wernald2117]

94 Ed McCaffrey, 93 his son Christian McCaffrey.

[@briangruenewald7536]

Poetic

[@commandersprod646]

I was just about to say the same thing🤣

[@blargsharge2417]

So nice

[@lukewysocki2191]

I know I noticed that too

[@toeey14]

I had no idea Christian was Ed's son until just now

[@JaguarGator8]

Troy Polamalu was the best player in NFL history at timing quarterback sneaks. There's never going to be another one like him. When he started flying, you knew it was game over

[@ajpalm6209]

Big fax

[@alexspitznaugle6387]

Legend has it that players would only see a blur of hair and then end up on the ground

[@davidbowser3181]

I hated Troy and those insane interceptions that came flying in from off camera. Nobody saw him coming. Him and Ed Reed have got to be the 2 best Safeties to ever play the game. And they played roughly the same years.

[@taurusthefool]

Insert joke about him covering the C gap here

[@ericjohnson3987]

@@davidbowser3181 Dont forget about Ronnie Lott.

[@PaulGaither]

Having Ed and his son as back to back plays is no accident.

[@LakeMeadows]

Exactly

[@alienmcqueen]

it was a beautiful thing to see

[@niktorres6817]

I think Cmc and his dad also 1:04

[@carlwgrauballe6550]

@@niktorres6817 yeah, that's what he's talking bout. Cmc dad named Ed

[@aspenrebel]

@@carlwgrauballe6550 oh!

[@doseofdion2.0fan74]

1:50 what the hell is a chef doing there 😂

[@evanb1315]

Oh that’s what officials looked like back then?

[@Slipknot5301]

chef boyardee

[@ikewhite6832]

Cooking up some flags!

[@grantmason3251]

LMAO

[@cyraxninja4056]

😂 😂 😂

[@AntonRobert-tk8vg]

8:17 Barry 6 yards deep into the backfield and his quarterback already signaling touchdown! LMAO

[@Maddenmannn]

I mean he is Barry lol

[@REXX-STRONGSTYLE]

Dude come on it's Sanders LOL that much daylight you could pretty much count it LOL

[@bsweeney7512]

matt forte was something else... I feel like there’s so many forgotten great RBs of the late 2000s and early 2010s

[@EvanLyman]

Forte was almost overlooked because he was so balanced and could really do it all.

[@Juliannablade]

I know so many! Steven Jackson was the best during those years and nobody mentions him

[@marcussims1615]

There was like 30 of em

[@soccajohn1209]

Putting Larry Allen's rundown at only 53 is just criminal...

[@antoncid5044]

I don't think there was enough love for big men, Larry Allen's rundown is the greatest by a big man I've ever seen

[@mike04574]

rip

[@rubymontague8199]

i love how ed mccaffrey and christian mccaffrey’s highlights are back to back 🥺

[@OfficialJaguarGator9]

I remember exactly where I was when Jerome Simpson had the flip into the end zone. Christmas Eve, and CBS cut in for a game break during the Jaguars/Titans game. As soon as they started showing the play, I had a feeling something special was about to happen, since back then, you rarely saw CBS showing FOX highlights in the middle of the game, or vice versa. When he landed that flip, I was in awe

[@Nick-dk2zq]

Hey, love your reddit content

[@arenaphoenix4719]

I love your youtube videos

[@IDL716]

RIP

[@2WK09]

I remember watching it live too lol

[@misterblade4103]

Earl Campbell’s jersey getting shredded while he was shredding the Rams was pretty wild to watch. Thanks NFL Throwback!

[@dennismonk9559]

first one I had to watch twice. beautiful.

[@badcornflakes6374]

"Earl Campbell is STROWNG and he will put his shoulders INTO YO CHESTS!"

[@m3d3rz]

Both McCaffrey's after each other

[@michag4337]

Max McCaffrey: This is fine...

[@sports3117]

Another great hidden gem by NFL Throwback!!

[@LukeFiore]

Another hidden gem is gronks onr handed catch that was snubbed 😡😡

[@ethangieseler9966]

@@LukeFiore yea where’s any gronk highlight but you have 3 of fournette. or what about the edelman catch in super bowl 51

[@ethangieseler9966]

what about the randy miss one handed catch against the jets

[@bulldogchvke]

This channel has been 🔥🔥 lately

[@LukeFiore]

@@ethangieseler9966 fournette who?

[@jakerandolph3363]

that interception by Larry Wilson is INSANE and the fact that he's not wearing gloves makes it better

[@corywittamori896]

Yeah that one stood out early for me . A damn hawk out there lol.

[@jakerandolph5053]

This is my old account

[@kristopherloviska9042]

Way too much love for the leaps into the end zone.

[@levib5168]

Yeah most are weak in comparison

[@ricateano2516]

R.t.t.t.t.r.r.r.t.y.

[@joshb4544]

I was like, okay, Santonio Super Bowl catch is #1, and it was another guy jumping into the endzone.

[@xdgaming1.o156]

@@joshb4544 wait no obj or David tyree catch

[@joshb4544]

@@xdgaming1.o156 It's what I thought right after I wrote it. Even the Mario Manningham one

[@SageSea1]

Alternative title: dolphins breaking physics, playing on land how they would in water

[@mattnorris7124]

Dolphins: Let me show you my secret move, _the sideline one-hander._

[@shloyogoldstein7043]

8:17 anyone else see the QB hold up his hands signaling TD cause he knew once Barry broke that initial tackle he was gone

[@donnywisniewski7013]

I thought the same thing...Rodney Peete put his hands up and he was at the 20 yd line...lol

[@Birdman32]

9:46 For those curious. LG Larry Allen ran a 4.8 40 at 6’3 325

[@dwightlove3704]

Yes he caught a OUTSIDE LINEBACKER from behind from a DEAD START!!!!!

[@donovan2042]

When your playing backyard football:

[@smittyyt4535]

Perfect. I was bored and NFL Throwback came out with this

[@NFLVault]

That’s what I do best 🤷‍♂️

[@Diamond-ks4er]

@@NFLVault can you upload the 100 greatest tackles an the history of nfl rivalries an the history of nfl divisions an conferences please? i been waiting for those videos

[@Diamond-ks4er]

@@NFLVault can you upload the 100 greatest tackles an the history of nfl rivalries an the history of nfl divisions an conferences please? i been waiting for those videos

[@smittyyt4535]

@@NFLVault holy crap it is actually NFL Throwback

[@user-cq6dg6ql9j]

I have to say, this is the best channel for NFL compilations. No boring ass commentary or overly long intros. Just dives right into it. Thank you for the videos and you earned a subscriber with your consistency.

[@christianramirez9303]

This made me realize mahomes plays a lot like Tarkenton

[@maddenmoments8748]

Tarkenton scrambled more while Mahomes though he has good scrambling ability due to his better oline also stays in the pocket some.

[@dwightlove3704]

Christian Ramirez I think Saints QB TAYSOM HILL could have been the modern day FRAN TARKENTON only bigger and faster 6'2 220 4.45

[@michag4337]

@@dwightlove3704 Well Tarkenton can actually play quarterback though.

[@dwightlove3704]

@@michag4337 That goes without saying just saying Hill could have been the modern day version of the man I saw in the '70s only bigger, stronger, faster. As I said before he could have been what ppl were saying about Johnny Manziel.

[@michag4337]

@@dwightlove3704 Yea but my point is Hill is nothing like Tarkenton Tarkenton was a dominant athlete AND a dominant qb. Hill is just a really good athlete. Honestly Hill is a low tier Edelman if anything. But you're entitled to your opinion, cheers all the same :)

[@rbd1303]

#30 was my favorite. Just watching Lynn Cain humble the 49ers defense is awesome! The Falcons had some strong guys in the backfield such as Lynn Cain and William Andrews.

[@bbjfam8248]

Larry Allen at #53 was my personal favorite, being that big and to be able to run like that is freaking incredible 😳😱

[@JakobDenee]

NFL Throwback definitely the best NFL channel

[@NFLVault]

Hell yeah we are!

[@tyreepowell8367]

Number One KZbin Subscriber Ever

[@zdbaseball]

13:39 Trucked his own teammate lmao

[@x2drxppy853]

Mans got in his way

[@rbdzx]

2 things 1. No Alvin Kamara 2. No Devin Hester

[@TheFuckingShitLoL]

Well duh, it would make too much sense for the NFL to put in just one of Hester's many returns for a touchdown...especially the one where ya know he became the first player to return an opening kickoff for a touchdown in a Super Bowl..never done before, hasn't been done since...yeah nah that would be stupid lol 👌

[@TheFuckingShitLoL]

@Caleb Patterson Being the all time leader in kick returns for touchdowns warrants one to be athletic by some definition lol. Not to mention that one return he had for 108 yards was a pretty insane athletic play. You cannot deny that.

[@taurusthefool]

I was gonna say about the Hester run, came to the comments hoping it would be here. Also a few plays from Le'Veon Bell could be in there

[@manuelmenacho736]

And no Tomlinson?!

[@Iwannagethighrightno]

3. No Josh Allen

[@HighTopJop]

0:55 OOoo NICE back to back highlights for Father and Son 🏈✨👍

[@sportsman526]

Can we get a Top 100 celebrations of all time? I feel like that would be a fun video.

[@hughmungus3250]

10:12 Reggie Bush’s footwork on this play is crazy, he was a great RB. Miss watching him.

[@Macabre124]

yeah i miss watching ia well. His movements especially in this play were so crazy to see. My favorite RB of all time

[@Flow-J.Simpson]

Seems like he was able to get to top speed in a half of a step too

[@tonycaracciolo7014]

3:59 can we appreciate how nasty this return was by Dexter Mccluster. This was the best kick or punt return I have ever seen in my life how is it only 79

[@amfbolton]

I’m a chiefs fan and that is a great return but definitely not the best

[@tonycaracciolo7014]

@@amfbolton maybe not the best but 79? That’s way too high maybe 45 or 50

[@llama62]

Putting the Metcalf hustle play higher than the Benjamin Watson hustle play is peak recency bias

[@tEAhawk]

Well champ stopped running, 4.4 budda baker was still at full speed

[@davidderitter9336]

Why was that AB td so high

[@aspenrebel]

Watson's play .... The only play that went against Patriots that Bill Belichick has a photo of up on his wall (along with all the many photos he has up of great play that went Pats way).

[@mattnorris7124]

@@davidderitter9336 Yeah considering it was a clear TD with nobody really near him, it did seem way too high but the flip was clean af

[@conorjamieson7963]

The editor did a fan-tastic job, so many inside nods with the clips, the music is perfectly synced for the clips. Great job homie hope you get a raise.

[@RAMS4LIFE]

Imagine getting a heart from NFL Throwback

[@Hollowsmith]

I think in the context of the moment, James Harrison's play at #20 was the most important athletic play. It's not just that it was an insane effort by Harrison, but also because you're looking at a FOURTEEN POINT swing in the SUPERBOWL.

[@Pensfan5919]

Especially considering Pittsburgh won by only 4 points. Santonio might have secured the game, but Pittsburgh's Deebo won the game with that pick six.

[@tthomaselli2]

Regardless of what NFL team/teams you like, we can all agree on this: This video is another masterpiece at the hands of the NFL Throwback KZbin channel... #NFL #NFLThrowback

[@SvanMagic]

Everyone forgets Mike Evan's insane one handed catch when he got drilled in the head and still holds on. Also, Mike Alstott should be on this list at least once and that's probably not even enough.

[@Salient024]

For sure! Evan's catch was unreal!

[@kriskilpatrick7321]

Big fan of the Karl Williams love at #17 though! #GoBucs

[@KaRaTeLoRd11PS3]

It’s a crime to not include Josh Allen’s hurdle over Anthony Barr against the Vikings in 2018 on this list. We’ve seen hurdles but a QB doing it is insane

[@stevencowan37]

7:30 I love that you can hear how disappointed the announcer is as he calls "That goes down in the books as a 2 yard run."

[@raymondsmith8027]

LeGarrette Blount......wow! I forgot about the crazy plays he made during his time with TB.

[@aspenrebel]

Hey!! He did well with us too!! Patriots!!

[@gatienlaurol5793]

8:17 Rodney Pete already knew it was a td 🤣🤣🤣

[@Fireyninjadog]

Donte Hall's punt return will always have a place in my heart. The way he juked was so intelligent

[@ezzie218]

IKR the TD run at number 2 was just disrespectful

[@thedukeofyolk6240]

15:20 The most athletic player is Andy Dalton. What a block

[@PaulGaither]

As I watch these, I wonder how often Dante Hall will show up and where.

[@JABoyle3875]

Depends on if they want to show plays with blatant uncalled illegal blocks in the back all over the place.

[@futur_sunds]

9:49 these are my favorite moments in sports! Love seeing people give it everything thing they got even when they aren’t expected too. Like nobodies gonna care if someone in his position slows down and gives up… BUT HE KEPT GOING ANYWAY and I love that.

[@LukeFiore]

GRONKS INCREDIBLE ONE HANDED CATCH WAS SNUBBED

[@aspenrebel]

Yeah!! I was waiting for that. But which one you talking about? Vs Rams in latest SB?

[@dandystreethawk27]

The INT that the Dolphins just had last Sunday (Dec 13 2020) should have made it's way onto this list. One of the best INTs I've ever seen

[@thomassel4897]

No. 61 love Rodney Peete's reaction. Just knowing greatness

[@rodneymeeks8996]

This is probably one of the Best videos of Best Plays that I've seen on KZbin! And I've seen some good ones!

[@YourGrannysThong]

Roger Craig is the most underrated and under appreciated back in NFL history.

[@BigSwo2909]

Craig, Fred Taylor & Ricky Watters are so underrated

[@koolkitties8552]

He should be in the Hall of Fame

[@YourGrannysThong]

@@BigSwo2909 can't argue with you on those two. Watters and Taylor both deserve so much more recognition.

[@BigSwo2909]

@@YourGrannysThong especially when you consider Taylor was hurt most of his career from a injury in college. Ricky was a bad boy, him as a 49er in that system with William Floyd as his lead blocker was a thing of beauty. I hate that the media holds it against him from a play I think in Seattle where that hit would be a flag in todays game.

[@mojoschmee9320]

14:02 So happy this highlight made it. Spectacular return.

[@speedyeagle2.25]

OBJ catch is the athletic One handed catcher in history before him was Marvin Harrison sometimes

[@siler7]

What language is this?

[@brianmcintyre503]

Chris carter?

[@koiskois4493]

at 2:05 I always crack up because it looks like he's in WWE or something😂

[@patrickbruno9365]

Deshaun Watson’s break sack?

[@evanb1315]

Yea

[@jampk24]

I could watch these full-extension catches all day.

[@bdotjay]

The stiff arm by Beast Mode at 22:05 was nasty. 🔥🔥

[@FuzzyBuns09]

Larry Allen running down that interception at #53 is criminally underrated

[@icetray2727]

Most of these players have “getting away from the cops” speed

[@wheelzwheelzington]

Slept on comment

[@hurricanestarang]

They would hit that 4th gear the cops never even knew existed. I know this has happened before where they started running and like damn, there that boy goes.

[@minnow9590]

underrated as hell lmao

[@lxnny7597]

6:02 "this is as good a catch as you'll ever see" OBJ: Hold my beer

[@crocodile1954]

This was basically either a one handed catch or hurdle compilation

[@johnmilligan2964]

I love that play when Barry Sanders cuts behind Tony Cassillas and Tony had no idea where he was!

[@osareafallire]

19:07 Still, anytime I hear an announcer say, "Dante Hall", I know he's gonna score in 10 seconds or less.

[@Xela_Esquire]

I was at the end of #2 like how tf did Simpsons flip not make this list. Little did I know 😂. Solid work my guy!

[@dayostical]

For a minute there, I thought you were going to leave out Jerome Simpson's front-flip touchdown. But you knew, NFL Throwback...you knew.

[@dwightlove3704]

Yes Jerome made history with that crazy flip!!!!!!!!

[@gethaunted]

18:44 “ that is the biggest play of this football game“ Collinsworth doing his best Magic Johnson

[@jacenlewis6571]

That Derrick Henry 99 yard TD run was placed way too low.

[@unLuckyFetus]

I think him and Beast mode could've arguably be number 1 and 2. Incredible.

[@whentwoteamsmeet3135]

Yeah it was

[@whentwoteamsmeet3135]

And what about aj brown touch down against the ravens

[@unLuckyFetus]

@@whentwoteamsmeet3135 yeah that dude is so confusing. Drops easy passes and then makes the craziest nightlights ever. That dude is build like a damn monster! I'm a Colt's fan but whenever we play I'm always so confused... I never know what teams are going to show up lol. You guy's have one helluva team though man. Stay healthy and good luck the rest of the way 💪

[@whentwoteamsmeet3135]

@@unLuckyFetus to your team to good luck

[@Artificial_Dopamine]

Coulda had 5 more from Barry Sanders but glad you put some in there 👍🏻

[@grinningchicken]

Barry had a highlight reel run every game.

[@Seahawks]

Good start to the list with #100 but a run that causes an earthquake should be higher than #5!

[@YTBHM]

Hilarious. I enjoy your comments sometimes, but I do wish to torment you. You should’ve ran it at the 1. Go hawks, y’all are my #2 team. But you torment my Vikings always.

[@iwatchhentaieverydaywithsenpai]

The redskins are going to beat yall

[@justjack9849]

Malcom butler

[@DizzyDaDon]

Snow day and a classic NFL throwback video uploaded. What a perfect combination 🤞🏽

[@lirej2307]

Matt Forte is most def one of the most forgotten running backs

[@The-Dom]

i take it back. Sick list. Well done representing each athlete without taking up too many slots on them. (barry & sweetness could have filled 1-100). #2 is one of my favs, and yeah #1 is a fitting end "athletic". bravo sir.

[@spencer6372]

I thought the Barkley big screen pass vs philly would be in here.

[@lordalaricstark]

I’ve got no complaints about this list. Great work and thank you

[@subtlejazz8329]

2:21 I never even noticed the score of this play

[@faroozjamdar5118]

I remember watching this game thinking the Jaguars could get another safety and the score would be 4-7. But Derrick Henry had other plans 😂

[@rvr10135]

You know, it's real hard being a Bengals' fan, but at the very least we'll always have that Jerome Simpson touchdown flip. Nice to see us on top of something for once, even if it's an NFL Throwback video :)

[@doseofdion2.0fan74]

Im convinced NFL players are not humans

[@cherishj]

You put beast quake in the perfect place nice job

[@thetragedyofcommons]

2:42 announcer really went full pirate there

[@nepastormachasers6479]

Omfgggg I can't breathe!!!

[@TristanLockamy]

Great vid!! Surprised Henry’s 99 yarder wasn’t much higher tho

[@DV1287]

Literally we all know beast mode, Barry, Randy moss,, obj, and Dante hall were going to be on this list in one way or another

[@HotRodRoesel2010]

This is the best channel the NFL has and it is so underrated.

[@WilliamMcIlhenny]

Headline: Bengals finally are the best at something ;-)

[@Craig-ib7gk]

4:00 One of the prettiest displays of quality running work you will *ever* see, breaking ankles all the way down the field.

[@Motatnema]

So many Josh Allen moments are missing, especially the hurdle

[@camlongwith4575]

I remember the Jerome Simpson flip touchdown. It was number 1 on SCTOP10 for the entire season

[@Macabre124]

yeah it dominated SCTOP 10 for a while. I remember

[@baltimorebest6103]

The title should be “One hand catches and goal line flips”

[@iambher]

Never realized how many great one-handed catches the Dolphins had.

[@noahquesnelle5429]

How the hell is Henry’s 99 yarder only 87?😐

[@kaidenwarren6362]

13:36 mug said idc if your on my team move 😂

[@bruhmagic1323]

Josh Allen 4th down push vs the Cowboys!!!

[@keithbrandoniii2912]

Amazing compilations man keep it up your awesome 😎

[@idontdeservethis1979]

Damn jamie Collins

[@aspenrebel]

But didn't NFL make it a Rule, the next season due to Collins' play, that a defender can't jump over an offensive lineman to block a kick? Or am I mistaken.

[@motuscinema3979]

“Like a cat!” Gets me every time!

[@thedukeofyolk6240]

And I though Madden was unrealistic

[@reliasbrothers1963]

This is a amazing video!

[@evanb1315]

Derrick Henry run too low

[@thegolden807]

Love the Roberts catch in Washington every time I see it 🔥🔥🔥

[@yungsaisaucin]

2:13 mans hit em with a WWE move lmaoo

[@xForbin99]

Awesome compilation thanks

[@The-Dom]

oh my... those two blocks to start the Hill return were g-gorgeous. 19:10