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10 worst plays in NFL history

By John Buhler

Oct 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Brandon King (36) during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 18, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Griff Whalen (17) is tackled by New England Patriots defensive back Brandon King (36) during the NFL game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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NEW ORLEANS - JANUARY 24: Brett Favre
NEW ORLEANS – JANUARY 24: Brett Favre /

5. Brett Favre’s pick in the 2009 NFC Championship

Brett Favre built his reputation as one of the most durable players in NFL history, but also one of the biggest gamblers as a gunslinger from the quarterback position. He never missed starts for the Green Bay Packers, the New York Jets, and the Minnesota Vikings. Favre does have the NFL record for most career interceptions.

It was this reckless abandon mentality to the quarterback position that made Favre one of the greatest must-watch players in NFL history. We never knew what he was going to do with the football in his hands.

Favre’s last great season was in 2009 when he was quarterbacking the Vikings. Minnesota was playing a tight ball game against the New Orleans Saints in the NFC Championship Game at the Superdome. This game would go on to be known for two things: the Bountygate Scandal and the worst interception of Favre’s NFL career.

Favre broke every passing rule on this atrocious pick. Minnesota was tied at 28 with 19 seconds left in the game. He runs to his right and then proceeds to throw across his body right into the arms of Saints defensive back Tracy Porter. The Saints would go on to win the game 31-28 in overtime on a first-possession field goal.

This game forced the NFL to not allow a first-possession field goal to decide overtime. Paul Allen’s call of this terrible play by Favre is one of the all-time great calls in NFL history. The Vikings could have taken a knee and attempted a 57-yard field in a dome instead of letting Favre blow this game away.

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