Top 100 Plays in Regular Season History! | NFL Throwback

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[@sezzo]

play 54 feels like it happened yesterday... i`m feeling old right now

[@alexandertroy7970]

Good thing it did happen yesterday

[@Fanman_7206]

Alexander Troy who’s gonna tell him

[@will2037]

r/whoooooooosh

[@oddbigking9069]

Because it did

[@jacklaker1939]

Randomness Player it’s a joke stupid.

[@LucSzI]

As a giants fan, it's sad see both meadowlands miracles in the top 2 ;-;

[@GiantsFan1734]

There’s no way that the 2010 one is the greatest play in NFL history. That just sounds wrong. There has to be something better than that. Was it really that significant? The eagle lost in the first round that year. And #2 was more of an all time bad play than an all time great play.

[@LucSzI]

@@GiantsFan1734 yeah, they are truly miracles, but I don't think they are top 10 "greatest plays in regular season history".

[@stephenstaedtler6902]

@@GiantsFan1734 - It basically knocked the Giants out of the playoffs and gave the Eagles the division title. And to blow a 31-10 lead at home in just over 7 minutes, in that fashion, was shocking. I do agree, probably not #1, but up there.

[@Chewyfood]

(Eagles fan here) I'd have to agree. DJack at #1...ehhhh. It was a great play, but not #1. The top play should be something that has a mix of spectacle and awe, possibly leading to some new rule change, adding to the greatness of a particular player, while also providing some sort of significance to a team's regular season. Maybe record setting as well. Jack Dempsey's 63 yard field goal is a top candidate. That 63 yarder was the record for so many years...you always looked at this in the records and thought, "who the hell is ever going to break, let alone tie, this record?"

[@Spamus]

I die inside every time

[@nashrarig4439]

Ari - 4 (73, 68, 55, 33) Atl - 4 (93, 49, 41, 19) Bal - 3 (70, 45, 30) Buf - lol Car - lol Chi - 8 (100, 67, 59, 46, 37, 35, 17, 10) Cin - lol Cle - 4 (89, 83, 75, 72) Dal - 2 (52, 51) Den - 5 (91, 84, 64, 57, 26) Det - 2 (47, 22) GB - 5 (40, 32, 20, 13, 6) Hou - 1 (16) Ind - 1 (34) Jax - 1 (80) KC - 3 (56, 44, 28) LAC - 1 (53) LAR - lol LV - 2 (25, 9) Mia - 5 (99, 88, 77, 62, 7) Min - 4 (78, 48, 42, 24) NE - 3 (96, 71, 11) NO - 5 (95, 94, 81, 14 - The Jags won but a great TD for the Saints, 3) NYG - 4 (92, 82, 63, 5) NYJ - 2 (98, 90) Phi - 4 (39, 27, 2, 1) Pit - 4 (65, 61, 60, 31) SF - 10 (97, 87, 86, 69, 66, 54, 23, 21, 8, 4) Sea - 2 (85, 12 - Cool they gave 12 to the 12s) - Was really hoping Largent’s tackle would make it. TB - 4 (79, 74, 43, 15) Ten - 2 (50, 18 - Houston Oilers) Was - 1 (58) Idk 76, 38, 36, or 29. 29 might be Indy.

[@gregorlesho2138]

thx for that

[@penitentman4862]

Nice list thanks

[@JDP2104]

You saying lol for the teams who arent here make this list so much better

[@ericcarney3121]

76 could be the Cardinals dark red helmets with no face guard would be 52-53 home helmets, Bears had dark blue helmets with no face guard in 50-53, 38 might be Chicago Bears, 36 might be Lions silver hard shell helmet with no face guard puts it around 51-52 the same years the rams had the horns on their helmets, could also be 49ers they played in 1950-1953 in silver hard shell helmets with no face guard as well, now if the helmet is white then that would be the Cardinals and 1952 away helmets, 29 is the colts. best I can do.

[@blargsharge2417]

The only 1 incredible panthers play is in the playoffs

[@559BearDown]

Larry Allen preventing a pick six against New Orleans deserves a spot amongst the greatest plays in history. A truly impressive feat.

[@siler7]

Was that regular season? If so, not having that here is borderline criminal.

[@DDDog]

22:26 I don't care what anybody else says, this was the original Minneapolis Miracle.

[@TFLUFFY.]

17:10 is the original original Minneapolis miracle

[@dragoniota]

It was SO insane live. Will never forget the feeling that day

[@agreen182]

As usual, Minnesota uses all its big plays in week 3 instead of games that actually matter

[@Jb15573]

@@agreen182 Minneapolis miracle was in the playoffs duh

[@moneymanmike6294]

Jake B. Damn it’s called a joke

[@rjpsuh06]

13:21 this play made the list and it was on the SNF game yesterday. Instant classic.

[@davidrichardson6749]

You kidding me? The Hawks were that close to winning? God damn it! - a pissed off packer fan who is now just realizing that one foot would got his team home field atvantage

[@-mar-8130]

That game was bullshit, they should have called a passing interference on the play before this

[@mcfrickenwatcher195]

even though there was a defensive PI

[@mcfrickenwatcher195]

@Micah Shaw well you still lost

[@celticbird2398]

22:27 That's gotta be top 10 right there.

[@realitities2]

Gavin Vetter it was an absolutely effect throw and a great catch. Which is why it should be higher

[@sanjana4876]

Gavin Vetter I KNOW SO ANNOYING

[@davidf2244]

These are all sorts of out of order, but there's waaaay too many factors. It's subjective af.

[@seren451]

i love the music NFL films uses for these videos , just makes the plays feel more epic.

[@mrhersheyyy]

So true! I wish they had an official soundtrack 😭😭

[@Christopurrrrr]

Damn, they did the Saints dirty showing the kick after at 26:05 😂😂 they even raised the NOOOO volume .

[@aRBy125]

Sadly (as a Saints fan), you can't show the River City Relay without the missed kick.

[@LucSzI]

@Alex Mercer probably

[@NolanSchuster4]

Alex Mercer Never thought about it, but it is, 100% the worst missed PAT

[@themalavita5589]

The pain in his voice leaves me to believe he better on the saints

[@jaquillahillahfoodstamps]

12:25 my favorite all time play. Always admired Dante Hall’s footwork

[@axle1717]

The human joystick

[@landonhodges894]

The FuzzyMonkey damnit I wanted to say it

[@omacktube]

The 1st one was clean the 2nd had 2 blocks in the back.

[@mikewood8561]

Whatever happened to him? Just disappeared

[@landonhodges894]

Miracle at the meadowlands both at 1 and 2 I like that

[@jeremiahroman842]

Am Shrek yes especially that I’m an eagles fan

[@landonhodges894]

Fw Editzzz I’m a cowboys fan just I love those plays

[@LucSzI]

Giants fan and I hope I never see another meadowlands miracle

[@DNSKansas]

Should have been reversed. The 1978 play should have been #1

[@kolby343ko]

Me wondering where’s beast quake then I remember it’s top 100 plays regular season

[@bmis1]

I was thinking the same thing just up until I saw this comment. “Ohhhhhhh” moment commenced

[@angelaabram4353]

That suck but I know your pain

[@pwcszoom2749]

Kolby343KO KO beast quack was in the playoffs

[@pwcszoom2749]

Quake

[@andrewpennell7920]

@@pwcszoom2749 are you capable of reading english lol

[@ps2gamer350]

I love how at 13:20 happened yesterday

[@cody4turtle]

Niners beast

[@landonhodges894]

Cody4turtle they losing div against seahawks

[@cody4turtle]

@@landonhodges894 No they have a better record than them and its playoffs smh

[@landonhodges894]

Cody4turtle ok then based on that ravens win Super Bowl chiefs lose afc championship and green bay loses nfc championship it’s not all record it was a 1 fucking yard difference

[@nessgreen3937]

30:08 There is no comparison to the emotion of the announcer. Makes the play 10x better.

[@dragoniota]

19:51 is INSANE

[@woozyswoozy865]

He was cut right after that game because he did cocaine in that game aswell lol

[@abesanchez5805]

Woozy Swoozy yeah that’s actually true

[@omnipepper3665]

Woozy Swoozy at least his career ended with a bang

[@capnshteen]

dragoniota that kicker was found to have taken crack at half time of that game lol 😂

[@woozyswoozy865]

Then Houston faced the packers in a game in the same season and they needed a kicker so they hired that same guy and I think that he got the game winning field goal but I'm not sure.

[@frostedicepharoah7723]

I wish Gus Johnson was still doing NFL games.

[@DNSKansas]

He has much more fun doing college football

[@malachitucker7152]

The football history is so amazing

[@hjholmes341]

Mhmm

[@DDDog]

15:35 Surprisingly low considering its a top 15 run of all time and I'm a lions fan :c

[@tatuini]

DD50 the ordering of the plays was questionable, makes more sense as just a compilation than a list

[@axle1717]

I wouldn't really consider it a top 100 as in this is the better its it higher. More or less just a hey, here's 100 really amazing plays

[@vali9558]

DD50 lions nationnn

[@jaquillahillahfoodstamps]

NFL Throwback always has the best music for their vids. Makes all the plays crazier!

[@raulsuarez3357]

Steve Largents hit on Mike Harden should be on this list

[@Crusader1815]

#94 was amazing, so I had to research it... That is a running back named Charlie Brown who played for the Saints in 1967 and 68. He only played 2 seasons and had a sum total of 16 yards rushing on 8 carries, 23 yards on 3 receptions, and 301 return yards for his whole career.

[@bighomeyd]

This 31 minute video felt like 5 minutes! Great stuff!

[@kadencreed3248]

You should make a compilation of the top play of every year of the NFL ( or start at when you can find footage since it would be really hard to find footage from the 20s and 30s)

[@stephensmith510]

6:07 #77 Wake Zone baby! I was at the game, that ending was thrilling, thanks for including it!

[@HyzLy0]

The NFL should do a top 10 regular season comebacks video.

[@mb4266]

Eagles v Giants Miracle at the Meadowlands 2 wins that going away. 21pt deficit with 8min to go, end up winning in regulation on the only walk-off punt return in NFL history!

[@torrotorch7068]

#66 Can we take a second to admire Jerry Rice and his awesome blocking skills? His teammate had so much confidence in his blocking, he started celebrating before he scored because he knew he was gonna score!

[@solaymrezki9946]

Thanks NFL throwback You may be my fouvourite youtube channel of all time

[@freshjuice9352]

25:50 they lost this game cuz they missed the PAT 🤣🤣

[@himher164]

Many glorious moments since then

[@universe-ie2mk]

back when it was like from 17 yards.

[@dylannation4053]

Captain obvious

[@zumadude1879]

It really makes the play not as special.

[@hiddencursor8363]

@Oliver McCall bruh did u not see the whole play they did to get to the end zone?

[@duckbutters8778]

Gotta love the Cheferees on play 76

[@tx4vv]

Most underrated comment I have ever seen.

[@Fraccy]

As an eagles fan I was WAITING for them to put those Miracles of the Meadowlands. I didn't expect them to be number 2 and 1!!! Although I'm pleased with that :D

[@TonysabeAr]

Amazing, Thank you.

[@LivingTaco]

For people wondering why number 3 is important, it was the first game back in the Superdome after Hurricane Katrina. For a lot of people, it meant nothing, but for New Orleans, it meant so much to finally have a feeling of joy after the storm.

[@stanleyedwards7070]

Can we agree that Devin Hester is the greatest punt returner ever?

[@majinsole8554]

*returner ~_~

[@s1l3nt_ghost22]

Love The NFL

[@Ballinbmac]

NFL throwback with the end of the year heat

[@skitzoweirdo5313]

And commentators always make the plays THAT much more enjoyable!

[@brent1268]

#52 is the most boring call for an amazing play I've ever seen

[@prathamingale7436]

Brent no 61

[@oddbigking9069]

Yeah the announcer always sounds bored. He did the catch 2 where T.O made the clutch catch in the playoffs against the Packers and he sounded bored there. John Madden who was talking about the play sounded more excited than the guy who announced the play as it was live.

[@realitities2]

Brent Pat Sumerall. Listen to him call the game winning drive from the pats super bowl against the rams. Biggest upset in SB history at the time, young backup QB leading a go ahead drive (nobody knew he’d become who he is now obviously), 48 yard kick for the first walk off score in SB history And pat sumerall sounds like he’s playing minesweeper on his laptop while the games going

[@josephvanhorn5347]

You guys don’t even know what you were listening to.

[@john2432]

13:20 once again Seattle learns nothing

[@mcfrickenwatcher195]

i mean there was a defensive PI that wasnt called because the refs hate the seahawks

[@trevorrapp7227]

Would u have ran the ball from the 6 yard line?

[@bradmiller9121]

The thing that still amazes me after all these years is in the Holy Roller it is so obvious that Stabler THREW the ball forward. Despite what Al Davis would say about the NFL going after him, the Raiders of that era were the consistent recipients of that kind of officiating.

[@Sub_Zero__]

Glad to see Randall Cunningham included. My favorite Eagles quarterback of all time.

[@559BearDown]

It's almost criminal to not include the previous week's walk off pick 6 by Mike Brown @ #100. Those two plays belong together!

[@kingbanzai9118]

do a top 100 ints

[@darrylharden203]

Nice list.

[@mooregh6501]

Glad to see Gleasons blocked punt so high. It meant so much to the whole city of New Orleans and was the start of the Brees/Payton era.

[@majinsole8554]

I saw it live, and remember the announcers just being quiet after for about a minute and letting the roar of the crowd say everything. I’m a Bucs fan, but every time I watch that play I get chills. I may even tear up a little… ~_~

[@bayquake]

There are top 10's all over this video: top ten plays you never heard of, top ten offensive deflections, top ten defensive deflections, top ten game winners, top ten mistakes that cost the game, and so many more

[@adamfitzgerald911]

Jerome Simpson's backflip for the TD?

[@griffinfielding8417]

Adam Fitzgerald yo facts tho that play was ridiculous

[@reidshaffer5646]

Frontflip

[@kincamell2]

Much Gratitude

[@jeffalt2000]

What was the name of that music track that is played for #52 thru #46 and what album is that from? I am trying to find it.

[@plaguedoctor5889]

11:28 The GOAT KR play that started it all

[@cyanronsato]

Can't believe the George Kittle run at the end of the saints 49ers game didn't make it. Actually changed the playoff picture. Thought it would be top 10.

[@portanova47]

#60 gave me chills for life ... n im a raven fan

[@SapienAnamoly]

A good announcer that's just as excited as the players makes a huge difference for me

[@mattcraig4601]

#FlyEaglesFly on the last two plays! I love NFL Throwback!! ❤️❤️

[@stephenmurphy1003]

You should do top 100 defensive plays of the regular season. Then we'll finally get some 85 Bears action. 😝 go Bears

[@diegojuarez8041]

Can someone tell me where I can find the extraordinary nfl films soundtrack that starts at 4:50

[@nickpatrick7021]

Wow. I was NOT expecting to the cremesicle Buccs on the good side of any of these

[@kingbanzai9118]

#2 and #1 are both eagles miracles

[@Crusader1815]

Yeah I'm sure the person making this list is totally unbiased :D

[@MozartDylan]

no larry allen? when he chased down player from standing position?

[@jacksonl3602]

Can you do top touchdowns in the first 5 plays?

[@igorfitness]

Super play , really cool

[@igorfitness]

Power game

[@kingbanzai9118]

21:18 The buffalo escape

[@duke7424]

Yeah always great to see my Bills make a top 100 video.........SMH

[@trevorm1876]

#54 happened last night hahahaha. They probably had a video ready and made without that and they had to push a play off the list.

[@aRBy125]

So now I'm curious what Play 101 is, lol!

[@membersonlydave]

I'm not even kidding when I say that the Dempsey field goal should not only be higher on the list, but the video itself is a national treasure and should be in the library of congress.

[@toddpeucker9905]

9:11-9:12 The absolute most ridiculous video game move in NFL history.

[@The65chevelle]

You forgot the Jerome Simpson flip Touchdown.

[@randallcloak2789]

27:07. Holy cat piss

[@geenore8517]

Randall 43 cat fish

[@NolanSchuster4]

Gee Nore cat piss is hilarious tho

[@alonsolozano2674]

a few recent plays that have a shot to be on here since 2020, -DK’s chase down on Budda Baker -Hail Murray -Kamaras 6th TD on Christmas -Herberts 4th down conversion to tie the game vs raiders week 18

[@yukikimura8204]

Wow didn't expect that play to be number 1

[@nathanfloriano9393]

jerome Simpson tochdown flip ?

[@LordHeadley87]

No one: New York Giants fans: Wait, what? The OG Miracle at the Meadowlands (AKA The Fumble) is #2 and the Miracle at the New Meadowlands is #1? Also, Victor Cruz's 99-yard TD reception didn't make the cut?

[@patszz9159]

Damn, I feel like number 89 was yesterday. Good old times I miss.

[@traviswolf6099]

Some historic context for each play would have been cool. A lot of them capture the context through the commentary but on others it's like oh neat catch I guess

[@toddbiesel4288]

Surprised no butt fumble in list.

[@charliewoekel4998]

That would be worst 100 plays

[@LucSzI]

@@charliewoekel4998 top 1 worst play

[@kingbanzai9118]

#5 rip eli era the final manning in the NFL

[@GiantsFan1734]

Ivan Celedonio Eli and Peyton both have sons

[@kingbanzai9118]

GiantsFan1734 but their sons might not be into football ever though of that

[@rollingstoneworks3183]

@@kingbanzai9118 look up "Arch Manning", not Archie, but his grandson...don't be snippy to people, you're the one who doesn't know what he's talking about...

[@kingbanzai9118]

Rolling Stoneworks i know who arch manning is he is a college football qb

[@hjholmes341]

14 would have been the New Orleans Miracle if it weren't for the missed PAT

[@MilkmanC]

I mean ty for #1 AND 2, but did I miss 14 seconds of McNabb??? That should of clearly been on this list, bc some of these were some basic ass plays from modern era lol

[@Cocpain]

"and Motley dauths his helmet to the crowd..." what a gentleman!

[@siler7]

........................................dauths

[@alexandrekaram]

Ow, where's the George Kittle's play against NO this year ?

[@tedwilliams5563]

That play was so overrated

[@James-kt7mg]

What's the NFL Films song at 29:50?

[@ewallt]

I saw quite a few of these live, maybe 18. Brings back memories, a lot of them bad. I thought the order was weird. The best plays were in the middle. That Dante Hill punt return, the human joy stick, was sick.

[@jefferyrobertson7520]

Greatest play in regular season NFL history the 70s Steve bartkowski to Alfred Jackson Hail Mary in 1978 the 80s Steve bartkowski to Billy White Shoes Johnson Hail Mary in 1983 and the early 90s Billy Joe Tolliver to Michael Haynes Hail Mary in 1991 game winning Drive Atlanta Falcons of all time Epic

[@Methadone4Life]

The pass that created the term Hail Mary as far as football goes, Staubach to Pearson versus the Vikings in the PLAYOFFS...did I miss it on here??? That would be insane if that is not included!!!

[@williamkim9494]

the guy who made this was an eagles fan

[@mikewood8561]

Back in the 80s their was no internet or KZbin. My friends and I put 100 bucks each in a pool and all picked fantasy teams. Then we'd watch the games and it would make watching that much more fun. Then Monday morning we'd go buy the newspaper and read the stats from every game to tally all our points. It was fun but at the time I didn't think it would become a real thing. We just did it for extra fun. We also couldn't watch replays and videos about the games. We watched Sportscenter Sunday night to actually see the highlights from the other games. The only game they usually televised back then was the Pat's game. I'm from New England. It's just crazy to me how hard it was back then to play fantasy football and to see highlights. Now you got KZbin, fb, and also the NFL network. Just wild how things changed so much.

[@timtai7414]

0:52 Irving Fryar was so underrated. Y'all need to do a highlight of him @nflthrowback

[@ChicagoDude]

2 isnt even good lmao just a terrible play by giants????

[@MilkmanC]

I'm an Eagles fan and agree, but plenty of these were just great historical moments etc

[@ChicagoDude]

@Exyll I'm aware, so it's a terrible play by the giants. What is your point?

[@NWI_Steel]

21:01 block in the back

[@mjgelfand2004]

What is the first theme they play? It's great.

[@MrCody6925]

"Jim Brown running over 3 part time milk men. Simply amazing." J.k 😂😂

[@mnrs1327]

27:14 This Randy Moss one handed catch One of the Most overrated pllays ever

[@chidozieosuji5158]

Trust me the Giants will get their revenge on philly for everything they did

[@LucSzI]

One day... we will avenge meadowlands

[@cordellcollins3090]

Do top 100 playoff plays or super bowl plays

[@SatchithHarve]

It's funny how calm the commentators were in the old black-and-white plays even tho some crazy stuff was happening lol

[@timtebowsleftarm5368]

DeSean Jackson #1? Um, really?

[@MilkmanC]

He makes it look easy don't he?

[@timtebowsleftarm5368]

MilkmanC Agreed. But not for the best play in NFL regular season history.

[@MilkmanC]

@@timtebowsleftarm5368 I'm biased but I would of taken this anywhere top 50 lol. This list is a bit meh all together anyways, but it's whoever's opinion i suppose

[@timtebowsleftarm5368]

@Exyll Miracle at the Meadowlands in 1978 is a MUCH better pick for No. 1. Just like 2010, a game decider, and as unexpected a play as has ever happened in NFL history.

[@jordansammons150]

75 didn't seem amazing or anything. 😂

[@Dragonrider-fm9ko]

what are the names of the music in this video? they sound great.

[@DNSKansas]

#55 is one of the many reasons why Larry Wilson is on the NFL's all-time team

[@Xeroxmyassiluv]

lmao the Browns fan at 20:29

[@dimisgeo6657]

Helmet Catch? Buttception? Minnesota Miracle? Ok those were some that came in mind immediately. But nice video, and tough to chose 100 plays from a vast pool.

[@oowoozee]

Minnesota miracle and helmet catch are playoff plays. This is regular season only.

[@smatias812]

Jeez I remember watching number 83 back in the day

[@astrostar49]

Is the best 1989 John Taylor 4th quarter 90 plus yard run against the Rams on the list?