What are some of the most memorable moments in NFL history?

The NFL is a sport that has seen some of the most memorable moments from the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history to a quarterback being traded to a team where he would rise to stardom. Here are some of the most memorable moments in NFL history that will be remembered for generations to come:

• The Immaculate Reception: During the 1972 playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders, Franco Harris caught a deflected pass and ran for a game-winning touchdown.
• The Catch: During a 1982 NFC Championship game, Joe Montana passed the ball to Dwight Clark who made a legendary catch in the end zone to help the San Francisco 49ers win over the Dallas Cowboys.
• The Fumble: During the 1988 AFC Championship game, Denver's John Elway led an amazing comeback against the Cleveland Browns that was sealed when Browns running back Ernest Byner fumbled the ball.
• The Trade: In 2004, Tom Brady had already won two Super Bowls for the New England Patriots but when Drew Bledsoe got injured, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys. This trade was a turning point for the Patriots as Brady became one of the most successful quarterbacks to ever play the game.
• The Super Bowl LI Comeback: In Super Bowl LI, the New England Patriots were down 28-3 at halftime against the Atlanta Falcons. However, Tom Brady led his team to an incredible comeback and scored 25 unanswered points, taking the game to overtime and winning the Super Bowl.

There are many memorable moments in NFL history, but here are a few of the most iconic:

• The Immaculate Reception (1972): The Immaculate Reception is one of the most famous plays in NFL history. It happened in the AFC Divisional Playoff game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Oakland Raiders. With less than two minutes left in the game, the Raiders were leading 7-6. The Steelers had the ball on their own 40-yard line, third down and 10 to go. Terry Bradshaw threw a pass to Franco Harris, but the ball was tipped by Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum. The ball bounced off Harris' helmet and into the hands of teammate Franco Harris, who ran for a touchdown. The Steelers won the game 13-7 and went on to win Super Bowl VII.
• The Catch (1981): The Catch is another iconic play in NFL history. It happened in the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys. With 51 seconds left in the game, the 49ers were down 27-21. Joe Montana threw a pass to Dwight Clark, who made a leaping catch in the end zone to give the 49ers the win. The 49ers went on to win Super Bowl XVI.
• The Drive (1987): The Drive is a play that helped define the career of John Elway. It happened in the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns. With 5:32 left in the game, the Browns were leading 38-31. Elway led the Broncos on a 98-yard drive that culminated in a touchdown pass to Mark Jackson with 3 seconds left in the game. The Broncos won the game in overtime and went on to win Super Bowl XXI.
• The Helmet Catch (2008): The Helmet Catch is one of the most recent iconic plays in NFL history. It happened in Super Bowl XLII between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. With 1:15 left in the game, the Giants were down 14-10. Eli Manning threw a pass to David Tyree, who made a catch against his helmet to keep the drive alive. The Giants eventually scored a touchdown to win the game.
• Malcolm Butler's Interception (2014): Malcolm Butler's Interception is another recent iconic play in NFL history. It happened in Super Bowl XLIX between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. With 26 seconds left in the game, the Seahawks were leading 28-24. Russell Wilson threw a pass to Ricardo Lockette, but Malcolm Butler intercepted the pass to seal the victory for the Patriots.

These are just a few of the many memorable moments in NFL history. These plays have helped define the NFL and its fans.