The Worst QB Moments In NFL History
There are moments that QBs wish they could have back. Sometimes they are quotes, bad decisions or just horrible moments. These are the worst NFL QB moments of all time.
25. Zach Wilson Blames Wind
In 2022 versus the Patriots. Zach Wilson had one of the worst offensive games in recent memory. He ended up saying it was the wind.
24. Tony Banks Fumblepalooza
In three straight drives in 2000 for the Ravens, Tony Banks famously fumbled on three straight drives.
23. Brett Favre INT
In the 2009 NFC Championship game for the Vikings with a chance to go to the Super Bowl. Favre ended up forcing a cross-field throw that got picked off.
22. Mitch Trubisky Checkdown Game
Despite being down big in a playoff game against the Saints, Mitch Trubisky kept checking the ball down. This became known as the check down game.
21. Baker Mayfield INTs
Needing a win, Mayfield threw four INTS against the Packers. His career in Cleveland after that never recovered.
20. Sam Darnold Seeing Ghosts
Darnold was mic'd up and said he was "seeing ghosts". The quote went viral against the Patriots and his public perception took a huge hit.
19. JaMarcus Russell's Gameplan Lie
Coaches gave Russell a blank tape to see if he would "study" it. He claimed he had.. there was nothing on the tape.
18. Ryan Leaf Locker Room Metldown
A reporter asked Leaf a question. He screamed in his face and had to be held back by teammates.
17. Chris Weinke 17 game streak
Weinke started 17 straight games in the NFL. He lost every single one of those games.
16. Josh Freeman MNF Meltdown
He signed with the Vikings and forced into a starting role on MNF. He looked lost and put up a disaster of a performance.
15. Jameis Winston 30 for 30
Jameis Winston last year as a Buccaneers starting QB was highs and lows. He became the first QB to throw 30 TDs and 30 INTs in the same year.
14. Jeff George's Sideline Meltdown
He got caught on camera berating his coach on the sideline. He was later benched.
13. Jake Delhomme's Playoff Game
In his worst outing as a Panthers QB he threw 5 INTs and lost a fumble. And it was in a playoff game.
12. Colin Kapernick INT
Two open WRs and a trip to the Super Bowl on the line. Instead of hitting the open WR he forced a throw into coverage where Richard Sherman picked it off.
11. Donovan McNabb OT
After a game ended in a tie. McNabb admitted he didn't know an NFL game could end in a tie.
10. Nathan Peterman's Debut
In his first NFL start Peterman made noise. But not the good noise. He threw 5 INTs in the first half.
9. Daniel Jones Turf Monster
Jones broke free for what looked like an easy TD. He tripped over his own feet and fell at t the 8 yard line.
8. Gus Frerotte Headbutt
After scoring a TD, he headbutted a padded wall and gave himself a neck injury. He missed the rest of the game.
7. Dan Orlovsky Safety
He dropped back to pass. But he went too far. He stepped out of his own endzone and got a safety.
6. Jay Cutler Sits Out
Down in the biggest game of his career, Cutler left with a knee injury. Many questioned how hurt he was.
5. Phillip Rivers Backwards Fumble
Rivers lost grip on the ball without being touched. He flipped it straight to a defenders hand.
4. Mark Sanchez Butt Fumble
Sanchez ran into his own lineman's rear end. He fumbled, and the Patriots scored. One of the comedy highlight reel staples.
3. Tony Romo Botched Hold
Romo even though he was the starting QB was holding for a late FG. He bobbled the snap and tried to run it in and got tackled short by the Seahawks.
2. Russell Wilson Goal Line INT
With Marshawn Lynch in the backfield and the Super Bowl on the line. The Seahawks decided to pass instead of run. Wilson threw an INT and is still the most heart breaking moment in Seahawks history.
1. Matt Hasselbeck Pick 6
Heading to OT against the Packers in the playoffs, the Seahawks won the coin toss and Hasselbeck said "we want the ball, and we're gonna score." Instead a game ending pick-6 was thrown to Al Harris.