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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SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES: Teammate JJ. Stokes (L) comforts San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens (R) as he cries after catching the game-winning touchdown pass in the final seconds of their 03 January NFC Wild Card playoff game with the Green Bay Packers. The 49ers defeated the Packers 30-27. AFP PHOTO/Monica M. DAVEY (Photo credit should read MONICA M. DAVEY/AFP via Getty Images) /

28. Terrell Owens wins Wild Card game vs Green Bay

This is one of the best Wild Card games in NFL history. While Terrell Owens was the hero in the end, he was almost the ultimate scapegoat. Owens had multiple huge drops in the game, and also lost a fumble.

The 49ers and Packers went punch for punch all afternoon. Green Bay led 17-10 at halftime, but the 49ers struck first in the third quarter. Steve Young found Greg Clark for a touchdown, which tied the game at 17. The two teams traded field goals until Brett Favre found Antonio Freeman for a touchdown to give Green Bay a 27-23 lead.

On the final play of the game for the 49ers, Young stumbled on the snap before regaining his composure. He looked for Owens who was in stride at the goal line. Owens caught the ball between multiple Packers and took the hit as he held onto the ball going to the ground for the touchdown.

The 49ers won the game, and Owens redeemed himself in the biggest way possible. He finished with just three catches in the game, but one was the game-winning touchdown that sent San Francisco to the Divisional round.

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