The Worst Collapses In NFL History
NFL is filled with a ton of glory. But what is one's glory is another's heartbreak. These are the worst collapses in NFL history.
Bengals Super Bowl XXIII
The Bengals were so close to winning their first Super Bowl. Up 16-13 with just under 3 minutes left they let the 49ers and Joe Montana drive down the field for the winning touchdown.
Baltimore Ravens 2011 AFC Championship
Down three to the Patriots, Lee Evans dropped what would have been a game winning TD and then seconds later Billy Cundiff missed the tying 32 yard FG.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1981 NFC Championship
Tampa's offense scored just 3 points and wasted a great defensive performance costing the franchise their first Super Bowl appearance.
Philadelphia Eagles 2003 NFC Championship
The Eagles were favored at home and lost to the Panthers making it their third straight NFC title game loss.
Rams Super Bowl XXXVI
The Greatest Show on turf was favored by 14 points. But they lost to Tom Brady and the Patriots on a last second FG.
Washington Redskins 1987 Divisional Round
Up 14-0 early in the game, Washington collapsed and lost 30-21 to the Minnesota Vikings.
Tennessee Titans 2008 Divisional Round
The 13-3 Titans ended up losing to the Ravens at home after two huge red zone fumbles and spoiled their top seed.
Buffalo Bills Super Bowl XXV
The Bills were down 20-19 to the Giants and kicker Scott Norwood's 47 yard FG attempt went wide right and started off the 4 straight Super Bowl losses for the Bills.
Indianapolis Colts 2014 AFC Championship
Yes they were outplayed and lost 45-7 but we are calling this out because it sparked the beginning of "deflategate".
Miami Dolphins 1985 AFC Championship
The Dolphins were favored at home with Dan Marino. He threw two key INTs and were dominated.
New York Jets 1975 Divisional Round
Leading the Browns 20-10 with just four minutes left of the game. The Jets allowed two late scores and ended up losing in double OT.
New York Giants 2002 NFC Wild Card
Up 38-14 late in the third quarter against the 49ers, the Giants allowed 25 straight points and lost 39-38.
Detroit Lions 1983 Divisional Round
Trailing the 49ers by just one, Lions kicker Eddie Murray missed a 43 yard FG ending the Lions playoff run.
Dallas Cowboys 2007 NFC Divisional Round
13-3 the Cowboys came into this game. But they lost to the Giants on a Tony Romo interception.
Cleveland Browns 1987 AFC Championship
This became known as simply "The Fumble". RB Earnest Byner fumbled at the 2 yard line and cost the Browns a trip to the Super Bowl.
Chicago Bears 2018 NFC Wild Card
Cody Parkey missed a 43 yard game-winning FG attempt and simply became known as the Double Doink.
Pittsburgh Steelers 1994 AFC Championship
Heavy favorites at home, the Steelers lost to the Chargers after failing to score inside the 5-yard line.
Green Bay Packers 2014 NFC Championship
Leading the Seahawks 19-7 with under 5 minutes left, the Packers allowed two TDs, failed to recover a onside kick, and lost in OT.
New Orleans Saints 2018 NFC Championship
This was known for the infamous missed PI call. But they also choked a late lead to the Rams and cost themselves a trip to the Super Bowl.
San Diego Chargers 2006 Divisional Round
The 14-2 Chargers led the Patriots but melted late with turnovers and a late INT. Wasting their best chance to reach the Super Bowl in the Phil Rivers era.
Kansas City Chiefs 2013 AFC Wild Card
The Chiefs were up 38-10 in the third quarter and gave up 35 points to lose 45-44.
Minnesota Vikings 1998 NFC Championship
The 15-1 Vikings missed a 38 yard field goal that would have sealed the game. It was the only miss by kicker Gary Anderson all season.
Houston Oilers 1992 AFC Wild Card
Leading 35-3 in the third quarter against the Bills the Oilers blew the lead and lost in OT.
Seahawks Super Bowl XLIX
The hardest pill to swallow for us Seattle Sports fans. Down at the 1 yard line with just seconds left, the Seahawks decided to throw the ball instead of handing it off to Marshawn Lynch, resulting in a INT and a Super Bowl loss.
Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl LI
The Falcons blew a 28-3 lead against the Patriots allowing Tom Brady to lead the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history and win in OT.