The Top 10 Foul-Ups in NFL History

TLDRA countdown of the top 10 foul-ups in NFL history, including memorable mistakes by players, officials, and coaches.

Key insights

🔴Dave Hampton's quest for a thousand yards and the unfortunate foul-up that cost him reaching the milestone.

🔵The confusion surrounding Phil Luckett's coin toss call on Thanksgiving Day and its impact on the game.

🟢The Music City Miracle and the controversial lateral pass that helped the Tennessee Titans win in dramatic fashion.

🟣Thurman Thomas losing his helmet before the Super Bowl, leading to confusion and speculation.

🟠Dwayne Rudd's costly mistake of throwing his helmet in celebration before the play was over, resulting in a penalty.

Q&A

What is the number 10 foul-up in NFL history?

The number 10 foul-up is Dave Hampton's quest for a thousand yards and the unfortunate foul-up that cost him reaching the milestone.

What is the most controversial foul-up on the list?

The most controversial foul-up on the list is Phil Luckett's coin toss call on Thanksgiving Day and its impact on the game.

What is the Music City Miracle?

The Music City Miracle refers to a controversial lateral pass during a playoff game that helped the Tennessee Titans win in dramatic fashion.

What happened to Thurman Thomas before the Super Bowl?

Thurman Thomas lost his helmet before the Super Bowl, leading to confusion and speculation.

What did Dwayne Rudd do that cost his team?

Dwayne Rudd threw his helmet in celebration before the play was over, resulting in a penalty that cost his team the game.

Timestamped Summary

00:18Dave Hampton's quest for a thousand yards and the unfortunate foul-up that cost him reaching the milestone.

08:49Phil Luckett's coin toss call on Thanksgiving Day and its impact on the game.

09:32The Music City Miracle and the controversial lateral pass that helped the Tennessee Titans win in dramatic fashion.

09:38Thurman Thomas losing his helmet before the Super Bowl, leading to confusion and speculation.

11:45Dwayne Rudd's costly mistake of throwing his helmet in celebration before the play was over, resulting in a penalty.