Each NFL team's all-time worst moment

Each NFL team’s all-time worst moment

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - FEBRUARY 02: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos reacts in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 6: Running back Ricky Williams #35 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by line backer Ryan Nece #56 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 6, 2003 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Colts defeated the Buccaneers 38-35 in overtime. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images) /

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 2003, Week 4 vs. Indianapolis Colts

Yes, this franchise born in 1976 lost its first 26 games. But in 2003, the Bucs were defending Super Bowl champions and dominating the visiting Colts on Monday night. Tampa owned a 35-14 lead with under four minutes to play but watched Peyton Manning and company score 24 straight points and Jon Gruden’s team fell in overtime, 38-35.

Tennessee Titans: 1992 AFC Wild Card Playoffs

Jack Pardee’s Houston Oilers had squandered a 21-6 lead at Denver in the 1991 playoffs. But this time around at Orchard Park, Warren Moon and company owned a 35-3 third-quarter advantage over Marv Levy’s shorthanded squad. But Houston had a problem holding a lead again, falling 41-38 in overtime to the Super Bowl bound Bills.

Washington Football Team: 1940 NFL Championship Game

It remains the worst loss in the 100-year history of the National Football League, regular-season or postseason. And Washington’s 73-0 loss to the Chicago Bears saw the team allow the most points ever as well as an NFL postseason record 382 yards rushing. Three Washington quarterbacks combined to throw eight interceptions.

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