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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GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 28: Ramzee Robinson #38 and Kalvin Pearson #24 of the Detroit Lions walk off the field during a game against the Green Bay Packers on December 28, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys: 1970, Week 5 vs. Minnesota Vikings

Tony Romo’s mishandling of a field goal snap in the 2006 playoffs at Seattle would probably qualify as well, as would a 44-0 home loss in 1985 to the powerful Bears in on the list as well. William N. Wallace of the New York Times documents a 54-13 setback in 1970, the worst ever (41 points) for a team that reached a Super Bowl (V).

Denver Broncos: Super Bowl XLVIII

This franchise has been humbled in Super Sunday more than once. In 2013, quarterback Peyton Manning threw an NFL-record 55 TD passes and the Broncos set a new league record for points scored in a season (606). But in Super Bowl XLVIII vs. the Seahawks, John Fox’s club was completely overwhelmed in all facets, 43-8, at MetLife Stadium.

Detroit Lions: 2008 season

The head coach was Rod Marinelli and the Lions became the first team since the 1976 Buccaneers (0-14) to finish a season without a win or a tie (as documented by Michael Rosenberg of SI.com). The Lions were outscored by a combined 249 points (517-268), allowing 31 or more points in 11 of their 16 outings during their forgettable year.

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