Top 30 plays in NFL history

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 30: Running back John Riggins #44 of the Washington Redskins runs 43 yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as tight end Clint Didier #86 of the Redskins and defensive back Glenn Blackwood #47 of the Miami Dolphins pursue the play during Super Bowl XVII at the Rose Bowl on January 30, 1983 in Pasadena, California. The Redskins defeated the Dolphins 27-17. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JANUARY 14: Kyle Rudolph #82 and Stefon Diggs #14 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a touchdown by Diggs as Marcus Williams #43, Craig Robertson #52 and P.J. Williams #26 of the New Orleans Saints look on during the second half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game on January 14, 2018 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

14. The Minneapolis Miracle

This play deserves a spot if not for Joe Buck losing his mind on the play-by-play alone. The game was pretty fantastic, too.

The Saints and the playoffs have gone together like oil and water over the last several seasons. Minnesota built a 17-0 first half lead over the Saints. New Orleans came all the way back in the second half, and took a 21-20 lead. The two teams would exchange field goals in the final two minutes to make it a 24-23 game.

The Vikings got the ball back with 25 seconds remaining on the clock, and little progress was made until there were 10 seconds remaining. Case Keenum threw the ball to Stefon Diggs on the sideline, who made the catch. Saints safety Marcus Williams blatantly missed the tackle on Diggs, instead hitting Ken Crawley. The missed tackle opened the field for Diggs and he ran down the sideline as Joe Buck yelled the infamous words “Diggs! Sideline! Touchdown! Unbelievable! Vikings win it!”

The Vikings advanced to the NFC Championship Game to face the Eagles. While they lost in somewhat convincing fashion, the play in the Divisional round is one of the greatest in recent memory, and helped solidify Diggs as one of the best receivers in the NFL with his game-winning play.

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