15 of The Biggest NFL Blunders of All Time
Here are 25 of the biggest NFL blunders of all time. Needless to say, they’re way too memorable for many fans.
Tim Tebow runs for over 20 negative yards
You can’t really blame Tebow; he’s not the only one who has run backward when a play blows up. But still, a quarterback needs to figure out how to react when things go wrong, and going backward isn’t smart.
Helicopter Hurdle Fail
So, this play did work in another game, but that wasn’t a good reason to try it again. To remind fans, it didn’t work twice.
A missed extra point ruins the Saints’ day
The kicker has one job, ONE JOB, right? True, a lot of pressure is placed on them, but they have one job they practice for endlessly.
Darius Reynard Safety
Sometimes, you’ve got to watch what you’re doing and where you’re stepping. But then, if you’re not on the field, it’s easy to say.
Duckworth’s Phantom Fumble
He did come back to redeem himself eventually, but it does defy expectations when a WR loses the ball when the TD is there to be scored. Plenty of people were scratching their heads over this one.
Dan Orlovsky Had Nowhere to Go
You don’t want to see someone like Jared Allen coming off the corner, especially as a QB. Again, it’s wise to know where you’re standing and figure out how to get rid of the ball in a tight spot.
Tony’s Terrible Day
Seahawks fans love to remember this moment against the Cowboys when Tony Romo botched the snap for an easy win. The field goal would have been a gimme, if not for Romo’s uncertain grasp.
Koenen and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Play
There are probably still people who remember Michael Koenen and his QB impression. They probably recall that it ended in a pick-six. It didn’t lose his team the game, but it wasn’t enjoyable.
The Colts couldn’t fake a punt
Fake punts are masterful moves…when they work. But when the other team isn’t fooled, it’s just a bad idea.
Leon Lett doesn’t have the touch
You would think that Lett might have learned after a blunder at a previous Super Bowl. But nope, he was still in full charge with no rational thought.
DeSean Jackson forgot to score before celebrating
Sometimes, rookies do stupid things without thinking. Most people will recall DeSean dropping the ball right before crossing the goal line.
The Miracle at the Meadowlands
This is the kind of stuff that football movies are made of. When the Giants QB Joe Pisarcik dropped the ball, literally, it wasn’t too harsh for Herm Edwards to scoop it up and run it in.
Garo’s shame
Why do kickers miss? Yeah, it does happen; one can’t deny that. But Garo Yepremian trying to recover from a blocked kick was cringeworthy, without any doubt.
The Wrong Way Run
Some blunders last a lifetime or two if they’re that bad. If Jim Marshall ever lived down this fumble recovery, which could have been amazing, if only he hadn’t run it back the wrong way.
The Butt Fumble
How many people recall that Mark Sanchez’s stats weren’t that horrible? Nope, they remember the moment when ass met face, that’s it. Oh, and the Jets lost that game, too.
