The Weirdest NFL Season in History - 2008

TLDRThe 2008 NFL season was filled with bizarre moments, including Tom Brady's season-ending injury, the Cardinals making the Super Bowl with a 9-7 record, and the Dolphins inventing the Wildcat formation. It was a season of unexpected turnarounds, unlikely playoff runs, and strange occurrences.

Key insights

🤔Tom Brady's injury and the Patriots' success with backup quarterback Matt Cassel

😮The Cardinals making the Super Bowl with a 9-7 record

🏈Brett Favre's retirement saga and successful season with the Jets

🐬The Dolphins' 10-game turnaround and the invention of the Wildcat formation

🦅The Eagles' miraculous playoff run after tying the Bengals

Q&A

What happened to Tom Brady in the 2008 season?

Brady suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, which caused him to miss the entire season.

How did the Patriots perform without Tom Brady?

Backup quarterback Matt Cassel led the Patriots to an 11-5 record, but they did not make the playoffs.

How did the Cardinals make the Super Bowl with a losing record?

The Cardinals won the NFC Championship with a 9-7 record, which tied for the worst record in NFL history for a Super Bowl team.

What is the Wildcat formation?

The Wildcat formation is a variation of the shotgun formation where the quarterback lines up as a wide receiver, while another player takes the snap and runs the offense.

What was the Eagles' memorable moment in the 2008 season?

The Eagles tied with the Bengals, which had major implications on their playoff chances. They ended up making the playoffs and had a successful run.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the weirdest season in NFL history and the various strange moments that occurred.

03:00Tom Brady's season-ending injury and the Patriots' surprising success with backup quarterback Matt Cassel.

05:00The Cardinals' unlikely journey to the Super Bowl with a 9-7 record.

08:00Brett Favre's retirement saga and successful season with the Jets.

10:00The Dolphins' remarkable 10-game turnaround and the invention of the Wildcat formation.

13:00The Eagles' memorable playoff run after tying with the Bengals.