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In 2006, the Titans were outgained 396-98 but still won thanks to 3 defensive touchdowns (83 and 61 yard interception returns, 92 yard fumble return score) A similar game took place in the American Association in 1940. The Jersey City Giants outgained the Paterson Panthers 293 to 77 and made 17 fir...

Bryan wrote: ↑Wed May 15, 2024 1:27 pm Basketball = Isiah Thomas 16 points in last 94 seconds to force OT in playoff game against Knicks

You sure it's Isiah Thomas you're thinking of? I ask because Reggie Miller did something very similar in 1994 or '95.

The 1984 49ers IMHO are the most overrated team in NFL history ... But worst of all was their attitude- they seemed emotionless, played with no joy, came off as robots. They somehow made an 18-1 season seem as exciting as a tax return. There’s a reason why the 85 Bears had the same record and becam...

Oh, and if we're just talking about teams from after the merger in 1970, I might vote for the 1979 Redskins. I think they would have been the NFC's top seed for the playoffs if not for that one-point to Dallas in the final game. I thought that also until a few years ago when I really dug in and res...

After losing tough championship games, the players wouldn't have cared about another game. I think that's what killed the Playoff Bowl, in fact. For the first several years, the teams involved were just the ones that finished second, and the postseason appearance served as a lower-class award for a...

Oh, and if we're just talking about teams from after the merger in 1970, I might vote for the 1979 Redskins. I think they would have been the NFC's top seed for the playoffs if not for that one-point to Dallas in the final game.

I love to cite teams from the old days, but in this case I don't think teams from 1965 and earlier should be considered, because "making the playoffs" back then meant playing in the championship game, and that's not the same thing. I do think the 1967 Colts belong on this list, and almost ...

The '36 Giants lost two of their best players to the AFL, Harry Newman and Ken Strong, although Ed Danowski was an able replacement for Newman and rookie Tuffy Leemans stepped in for Strong. Overall, the team's talent base had declined. However, in 1937 the Giants had an amazing rookie haul that wo...

SeahawkFever wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:34 am Tarkenton played only nine games in 1977 (I presume due to injury?)

Right, he broke his leg in the ninth game.

I'd have to agree about the 1936 Redskins being the weakest team to play in a championship game. They got better in '37, of course -- but so did the Giants. In the Redskins' case, it's easy to see how Sammy Baugh made them better, but I'm not sure what caused the Giants' improvement. Or maybe the qu...