It might be the most famous officiating gaffe in NFL history, and it led to a radical one-year rule change in the offseason, allowing pass interference to be reviewed by replay for the 2019 season. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. -- Paul Gutierrez. So as we get ready for the conference championship games this weekend, our NFL Nation reporters picked out one such controversy for each team. Jackson caught nine passes for 124 yards and a touchdown in the final postseason game of his career. The Chargers led by six with 10 seconds remaining, but the Raiders had the ball on the Chargers' 14-yard line with one last chance to win the game. The Giants, underdogs that day, were leading the visiting Vikings, 41-0. Both teams made it to the playoffs that year, where the Dolphins got revenge in the form of a 28-13 win and a trip to Super Bowl XVII. Late in the second quarter, Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb lost a fumble while being sacked by Michael Strahan, which New York lineman Cedric Jones recovered on the Philadelphia 15. The Sacramento Kings aren't so lucky. Twitter: https://twitter.com/All_HighlytesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/all_highlytesBusiness Email: allhighlights1987@gmail.comAll rights go to ABC, . The Panthers trailed Denver 3-0 in the first quarter of Super Bowl L when league MVP Cam Newton hit Jerricho Cotchery over the middle on first-and-10 from the Carolina 15-yard line. On Miami's ensuing drive, they committed their third consecutive turnover when Cota picked off another pass and returned it 23 yards to the Dolphins 18-yard line. Brady and the Buccaneers advanced to the NFC Championship on Sunday, meaning . For those who aren't Vikings fans, the 1998 NFC title game with the Falcons is viewed as one of the greatest postseason games of all time. Appearing on "The Dugout Sports Show with Glenn & Brock" out of Cleveland over the weekend, Griffith said there was something missing from those teams that got exposed in the playoffs. I've seen some bad calls, but the stakes were so high in that game.'' Its almost as if the Giants knew exactly what plays Minnesota were going to run before the ball was even snapped. A poorly officiated Game 6 in the 2001-02 Western Conference finals cost the team a chance to eliminate the Los Angeles Lakers and move onto the NBA Finals. Fox then televised the rest of the NFC games. In an AFC divisional playoff game, the Ravens fumed about the Patriots' use of deceptive ineligible receiver plays, which ultimately resulted in a 35-31 loss. For those who aren't Vikings fans, the 1998 NFC title game with the Falcons is viewed as one of the greatest postseason games of all time. The Eagles opening drive of the second half consumed over eight minutes. This NFC Championship Game in New Orleans was in constant doubt, with scores tied at 7-7, 14-14, 21-21 and 28-28 until Garrett Hartley's 40-yard field goal less than five minutes into overtime . "Standing there in the tunnel, just feeling the electricity in the crowd because they knew it, they were chanting . This was the first postseason meeting between the Broncos and Ravens. NFL Nation: Analysis for every pick The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. On second-and-23, Bert Emanuel made a 12-yard reception at the Rams' 23-yard line, setting up a third-and-11. The first meet of the season is Dan Gabor (which we host) on March 4th after a scrimmage on Friday, February 17th, where Amador will participate in sprints, hurdles, and long-distance races. Relive the 2001 NFC Championship matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the St. Louis Rams by watching this full game replay brought to you by NFL Game Pass. After the opening kickoff, Collins led the Giants 74 yards in just four plays, throwing a 46-yard touchdown pass to Hilliard to give them a 70 lead less than two minutes into the game. Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans. It was almost like they knew the call. The 69-year-old former Liverpool, Newcastle and Blackburn boss has joined with the British Heart Foundation to raise awareness. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Late in the fourth quarter the Eagles blocked a Giants punt. New York wide receiver Ike Hilliard had 10 receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns. [1], at Network Associates Coliseum, Oakland, California. Philadelphia then scored with McNabb's 10-yard touchdown pass to Small, making the score 2010, but their subsequent onside kick failed and the Giants held the ball for the rest of the game. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. But as Griffith alluded to, it was incredibly odd that Minnesotas high-powered offense was unable to score any points against a Giants defense that wasnt exactly the second coming of the 1985 Chicago Bears. Brady, defense lead Bucs to victory -- Mike Wells. You can be the judge of that. All rights to ESPN/ABC, Fox, NBC, CBS, CTV, Global, NFL Films, the NFL and it's broadcasters. The Steelers went on to win. Search through thousands of plays from pro football history using our Event Finder tool. Matt Ryan's pass was incomplete, and the 49ers advanced to the Super Bowl with a 28-24 road win. Oct. 18, 1998. -- Adam Teicher. If ever there was a case that could be made for a team having the other team's signals, it would be that awful day at the Meadowlands. tails." Final Score: Eagles 31, 49ers 7. I've never been part of a game more lopsided than that." But Fiedler improved in the second half, completing 14 of 20 passes for 143 yards and rushing for 43 yards. The NFL admitted missing a pass interference call on the final play of a playoff game in which the Giants blew a 24-point lead to the 49ers. 11. . "That was trash," former Lions defensive lineman Darryl Tapp said at the time. McShay's favorite pick for all 32 teams The Ravens forced four interceptions and held the Raiders offense to only 191 total yards, 17 rushing yards, and three points. In Super Bowl XL, there were four calls against the Seahawks that ranged from questionable (Did Darrell Jackson's push-off in the end zone warrant offensive pass interference? This time, the Colts made it into the end zone with Manning's 17-yard touchdown pass to Pathon with 7:47 left in the second quarter. But St. Louis stormed back, as Warner completed two passes to Faulk for 55 yards before throwing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Ricky Proehl, cutting the deficit to 3113 after the two-point conversion failed. Tickets to Sunday's NFC championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers are expected to be the most expensive for an NFL conference championship playoff . This was the first time the Broncos were prevented from scoring a touchdown in 28 postseason games over a span of three decades. The controversy centered on Patriots running back Shane Vereen checking in with the referees as an ineligible receiver on one drive but still lining up as a wide receiver outside the tackle box. The Dolphins then marched 61 yards in 11 plays, ending with Smith's game-winning touchdown. In the 2012 NFC Championship Game against San Francisco, receiver Roddy White said he was held/interfered with by NaVorro Bowman on a fourth-and-4 play from the 49ers' 10-yard line with just over a minute remaining. Kerry Collins threw for . For his part, Griffith said those teams remain a mystery to him, even all these years later. Recap: NFC Championship Game: Eagles headed to Super Bowl with 31-7 rout of 49ers. Adam "Pacman" Jones' unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the infamous 2016 AFC wild-card round still stings. With 6:28 left in the game, St. Louis had the ball inside the New Orleans 10-yard line but Knight recorded his second interception to halt the drive. But those teams were at an extreme end of pushing money forward into future salary-cap seasons. Years later, just about everyone associated with the Packers believes it was an interception. Following Week 12 of the 2000 regular season, the New York Giants found themselves with a record of 7-4, having just lost their second consecutive game, this time a 31-21 beating at the hands of th Quarterback Jim Hart's pass hit Gray's hands in the end zone, but the ball quickly popped out, and after Gray hit the ground he grabbed his helmet in frustration. "I would say both," Griffith said. [1], This was the first Super Bowl meeting between the Ravens and Giants. He finished the game with 110 rushing yards, one reception for 15 yards, and two touchdowns. Both controversial calls led to Washington's 24-21 win and prevented San Francisco from reaching the Super Bowl. The Patriots effectively slowed the Greatest Show on Turf and defeated the Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI, thanks in large part to how their defensive backs mugged receivers throughout the game and were not flagged for it. He also caught 3 passes for 18 yards. -- Josh Weinfuss, Too much contact, Feb. 3, 2002. That's when Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hit Santonio Holmes on the right sideline of the end zone for as close a touchdown catch as can be. WFT had a TD drop that they reviewed and still called it a TD. The following year, the league pushed the start of the . The Cardinals won in overtime and went on to win the division while Washington missed the playoffs by two games -- but they also entered a final-game loss to Philadelphia knowing they were already eliminated. Lewis 27 run (Stover kick) BAL 213, PHI Brown 5 pass from McNabb (Akers kick) PHI 143, PHI Thomason 2 pass from McNabb (Akers kick) PHI 213, MIN Moss 53 pass from Culpepper (Anderson kick) MIN 70, MIN Carter 17 pass from Culpepper (Anderson kick) MIN 173, MIN Moss 68 pass from Culpepper (Anderson kick) MIN 243, NO Stachelski 2 pass from Brooks (Brien kick) MIN 2410, MIN Smith 2 run (Anderson kick) MIN 3410, NO Jackson 48 pass from Brooks (Two-point conversion failed) MIN 3416, OAK James 90 interception return (Janikowski kick) OAK 70, OAK Jett 6 pass from Gannon (Janikowski kick) OAK 200, OAK Wheatley 2 run (Janikowski kick) OAK 270, BAL Mitchell 90 blocked field goal return (Stover kick), BAL R. Lewis 50 interception return (Stover kick), NYG Dixon 97 kickoff return (Daluiso kick) NYG 70, NYG Sehorn 32 interception return (Daluiso kick) NYG 170, PHI Small 10 pass from McNabb (Akers kick) NYG 2010, NYG Hilliard 46 pass from Collins (Daluiso kick) NYG 70, NYG Comella 18 pass from Collins (Daluiso kick) NYG 140, NYG Jurevicius 8 pass from Collins (Daluiso kick) NYG 240, NYG Hilliard 7 pass from Collins (Daluiso kick) NYG 340, NYG Toomer 7 pass from Collins (Daluiso kick) NYG 410, BAL Sharpe 96 pass from Dilfer (Stover kick) BAL 70, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 18:37. Even though they had only 134 yards of total offense and six first downs, with quarterback Trent Dilfer completing just five of 16 passes, the Ravens broke a 1010 tie in the fourth quarter with Anthony Mitchell's 90-yard blocked field goal touchdown return and Ray Lewis' 50-yard interception touchdown return. Background. Two players later, the Eagles got the ball back when Damon Moore forced and recovered a fumble from running back Tiki Barber. The Titans scored first on the game's opening drive after marching 68 yards in 11 plays to reach the end zone on running back Eddie George's 2-yard touchdown run. Hindi. The Colts had two interceptions that were negated due to holding penalties. -- Mike Triplett. Culpepper threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Randy Moss on the game's third play from scrimmage. In the fourth quarter, an 11-yard run by Fiedler and a 19-yard run by Smith set up a 38-yard field goal from Mare, making the score 1410. Jerome Bettis appeared to call tails as the official flipped the coin, but referee Phil Luckett heard him say heads. Was this a coincidence? Emanuel recalled. The play was reviewed to determine if both of Holmes' feet touched down, and replay upheld the score. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? On the opening possession of the Texans' Monday Night Football game in Mexico City against the Raiders, quarterback Brock Osweiler threw a pass to DeAndre Hopkins that was blown dead when an official ruled he stepped out of bounds as he ran for a touchdown, though replays appeared to show Hopkins was in bounds. In March 2013, the Tuck Rule was abolished by a vote of 29-1 (Washington and New England abstained). It was their last game as division rivals, as the Saints moved to the NFC South in 2002. The Giants sacked Elway for a safety on the play following the throw to Kay to make the score 10-9. It's likely no coincidence that Rams coach Mike Martz was on the Competition Committee that, in 2004, made illegal contact a point of emphasis. Down eight, 31-23, with 2:22 left in the game, the Packers stormed 58 yards down the field . Business; Politics; Military; Elections; Law; Immigration; Technology. Could the Cowboys look at a running back in first round again? The NFL changed the rule the following year. Two months later, the NFL passed a rule that makes it illegal for an offensive player wearing an eligible number -- between 1 and 49, or 80 to 89 -- to report as ineligible and line up outside the tackle box. Two senators later quizzed commissioner Pete Rozelle about the play during anti-blackout legislation hearings. 5 throwing two TDs. GREEN BAY, Wis. For a moment, the NFC championship game seemed within the Green Bay Packers' grasp. Instead of a first down putting Detroit in field goal range, the Lions punted, gave up a drive for a touchdown and lost 24-20, continuing the team's playoff losing streak. With 4:30 left in the game, Raiders receiver Andre Rison caught a 5-yard touchdown pass, but was penalized for pass interference before making the catch and the score was called back. Keep track of our site's updates: (1) follow us on Twitter, (2) like us on Facebook . The Dolphins won the toss in overtime, but after a holding penalty they were forced to punt, and the Colts advanced into Miami territory. The Raiders scored 20 points in the first half, recorded 140 rushing yards, and forced four turnovers to shut out the Dolphins in their first home playoff game since returning to Oakland from Los Angeles in 1995, which occurred in 1980. Bruce caught seven passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, while Faulk added seven catches for 99 yards and a touchdown. First Tyrone Wheatley was dropped for a 1-yard loss. All rights reserved. For the rest of the game, they gained only 186 yards and scored 10 points, despite forcing three turnovers. Their 2000 squad went 7-9. . But, despite having plenty to keep his mind busy, Griffith still has a problem coping with the playoff losses that ended their magical 1998 season and the 2000 season, which has its share of conspiracy theorists. I dont want to name any names, it just felt like we went into a situation where we could not win. It's still a fumble." These are the languages that filled Isha Moorjani's (12) life, shaping the way she views the world. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, Disputed loan at center of Commanders probe, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Commanders' Payne first to be tagged, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch. When we hit the field, they were everywhere we were trying to be. But Culpepper soon returned the favor with a pass that was intercepted in the end zone by Emmanuel McDaniel. With Moss making the Vikings into an elite team, Minnesota returned to Giants Stadium in 2000 for the NFC Championship game. Smith carried the ball 7 times for 42 yards on the drive and finished it off with a 2-yard touchdown run to cut the lead in half. While San Francisco can tie the record for most wins, it can also extend its lead with the most losses in NFC Championship Game history. Attention conspiracy theorists: The NFL is totally picking refs to help the Rams win Super Bowl 53. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. (0:58). "[2] Culpepper completed only 13 of 28 passes for 78 yards, with three interceptions, while Moss caught only two passes for 18 yards. The National Football League playoffs for the 2000 season began on December 30, 2000. Collins had previously started the 1996 NFC Championship Game for the Carolina Panthers. Pearson caught the ball against his hip and ran into the end zone to give the Cowboys an eventual 17-14 edge over their NFC rival. Programming note: For all the day's sports news, tune in to SportsNet Central tonight and every night at 6, 10:30 p.m. and midnight on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area Everybody loves a good conspiracy theory. Faced with third down and 12 from the Dolphins 42-yard line, Manning completed an 11-yard pass to Marvin Harrison. In the third quarter the Eagles drove 75 yards to the New York 12-yard line, only to have Akers miss a 30-yard field goal attempt. Gannon completed 12 of 18 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 31 yards. This was the first postseason meeting between the Ravens and Titans. Official Jerry Markbreit made the call from behind the action, ruling a fumble because he couldn't decipher attempts to push the ball forward. In the third quarter, Ravens receiver Jermaine Lewis returned a punt 17 yards to the Broncos 28-yard line, setting up the final score of the game, a 27-yard touchdown run by Jamal Lewis. St. Louis failed to recover their second onside kick attempt but forced New Orleans to punt. The Cowboys-Vikings rivalry is a rivalry between the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings. Bottlegate, Dec. 16, 2001. I have no evidence and I'm not going to speculate, but that team was definitely better than a 41-0 drubbing" When asked if he thought the alleged stealing of signals happened on offense or defense, Griffith said he believed it was perpetrated on everyone. Former Vikings safety Robert Griffith, who played for the purple and gold in the 2000 NFC Championship, doesnt doubt that something fishy took place in the stadium that day. The game marked the beginning of a 17-season playoff drought for the Bills and is now an addition to a line of unlucky Buffalo sporting events. Then on the 3rd play of the 3rd quarter, they went up 243 on Culpepper's 68-yard touchdown pass to Moss. But the refs, citing "no clear recovery," gave possession to the Cowboys, denying the Eagles a huge momentum swing. It was also their last playoff win at home until they defeated the Atlanta Falcons during the Wild Card round during the 201112 NFL playoffs. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In the fourth quarter, Oakland finished off the Dolphins by intercepting Fiedler twice, one by James and the other by Eric Allen. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onMinnesota Vikings and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The next time New York got the ball, Collins' 43-yard completion to Ron Dixon set up an 8-yard touchdown pass to receiver Joe Jurevicius, making the score 240. Saints running back Chad Morton tied a playoff record with 13 receptions for 106 yards. They own the music and the footage used in this video. After an initial ruling of fumble when a blitzing Charles Woodson dislodged the ball from Tom Brady with 1:50 to play in a divisional playoff game the Raiders led 13-10, the call was changed to an incomplete pass after a video review. With visiting Chicago protecting a 13-6 lead with 32 seconds to play, Green Bay quarterback Don Majkowski evaded Bears defensive end Trace Armstrong and scrambled outside the pocket, where he threw an apparent 14-yard touchdown pass to Sterling Sharpe. Minnesota Vikings news fromFanSided Daily, Is Kirk Cousins a top-10 quarterback? -- Courtney Cronin, Roddy was held, Jan. 20, 2013. Collins threw another interception on New York's following drive, this one to Don Morgan on the Vikings 12-yard line. James rushed for 107 yards and caught three passes for 33. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, The Music City Miracle, Jan. 8, 2000. 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