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In 2013, this Eagles quarterback completed 22 of 28 passes for 406 yards and tied the NFL record with seven touchdown passes against Oakland.
Nick Foles
Despite Buffalo losing the “13 Seconds” game, this receiver finished with 201 yards and a playoff-record four touchdown receptions.
Gabe Davis
Chicago selected Mitchell Trubisky before these two future Pro Bowl quarterbacks went 10th and 12th in the 2017 draft.
Deshaun Watson, Patrick Mahomes
In 2008, this franchise became the first team to finish 0–16.
His 13–3 Broncos allowed the “Mile High Miracle” with 31 seconds remaining before losing to Baltimore in double overtime.
John Fox
This quarterback posted a perfect 158.3 passer rating against Minnesota in 2018, throwing for 465 yards and five touchdowns on just 33 attempts.
Jared Goff
This Patriots running back set Super Bowl records with 14 receptions and 20 points scored during the 28–3 comeback.
James White
These two quarterbacks were officially selected first and fourth in 2004 before their draft rights were exchanged by the Chargers and Giants.
Phillip Rivers, Eli Manning
After playing in the 1983 AFC Championship Game, this franchise later became the first, and remains the only team to reach championship games in both current conferences.
Seattle Seahawks
His first season as Chicago’s head coach ended when Cody Parkey’s partially blocked field goal struck both the upright and crossbar against Philadelphia.
Matt Nagy
This DB caught not one, not two, but three interceptions off Josh Allen in a Week 1 MNF Thriller
Jordan Whitehead
After gaining only 126 rushing yards during the entire 1987 regular season, this Washington rookie ran for a Super Bowl-record 204 yards in Super Bowl XXII.
Timmy Smith
The sixth and final quarterback selected in the famous first round of the 1983 draft fell to Miami at No. 27.
Dan Marino
Founded in Chicago in 1898 before eventually moving west, this is the NFL’s oldest continuously operating franchise.
Arizona Cardinals
His 14–2 Chargers lost to New England after Marlon McCree intercepted Tom Brady but fumbled during the return and was fired after the loss
Marty Schottenheimer
$1000: In consecutive 2014 games against Indianapolis and Baltimore, this quarterback threw six touchdown passes each time—an NFL first.
Ben Roethlisberger
Replacing an injured Patrick Mahomes, this quarterback helped Kansas City complete a 98-yard touchdown drive and later scrambled on third-and-14 during the 2020 divisional round.
Chad Henne
Selected immediately after Cam Newton in 2011, this linebacker became the first non-quarterback off the board.
Von Miller
In 2021, this franchise became the first in NFL history to begin 3–0 with all three victories coming against teams that had won at least 10 games the previous season: Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Miami.
Las Vegas Raiders
His Packers failed to stop Philadelphia on fourth-and-26 and eventually lost the 2003 divisional playoff game in overtime.
Mike Sherman
His 336 receiving yards against the Saints in 1989 remain the NFL single-game record, although 40 came during overtime.
Flipper Anderson
Two interceptions of Neil O’Donnell made this Cowboys cornerback the first player at his position to win Super Bowl MVP.
Larry Brown
To move up and select Ricky Williams fifth overall in 1999, Mike Ditka and the Saints sent Washington this many total draft picks—including their entire 1999 class and two selections in 2000.
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In 2024, this franchise became the first since the 1982 Chargers to feature the NFL leader in passing yards, touchdown passes, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns, yet still missed the playoffs.
Cincinnati Bengals
With Kevin Stefanski sidelined by COVID-19, this special-teams coordinator served as Cleveland’s acting head coach for its 48–37 playoff victory over Pittsburgh.
Mike Priefer