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Peyton Manning's Comebacks, Bo Jackson's Dominance: 32 Iconic Monday Night Football Moments
27 Oct
Summary
- Peyton Manning's 43 career fourth-quarter comebacks
- Bo Jackson's 221-yard, 3-TD performance for Raiders in 1987
- Lawrence Taylor's devastating tackle that ended Joe Theismann's career in 1985
As the NFL celebrates the 55th anniversary of "Monday Night Football," a new report looks back at 32 of the most unforgettable moments in the history of the league's premier primetime showcase. The article delves into the legendary comebacks engineered by quarterbacks like Peyton Manning, who holds the record with 43 career fourth-quarter rallies, and the dominant individual performances, such as Bo Jackson's 221-yard, 3-touchdown outburst for the Raiders in 1987.
The piece also recounts some of the most heartbreaking incidents, including the devastating tackle by Lawrence Taylor that ended the career of Washington quarterback Joe Theismann in 1985. Other highlights include the introduction of "The Fridge," Chicago Bears defensive tackle William "Refrigerator" Perry, in 1985, and the "Monday Night Miracle" in 2000 when the Jets overcame a 23-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the Dolphins.
As the Washington Commanders prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, the article serves as a timely reminder of the indelible mark "Monday Night Football" has left on the NFL over the past five-and-a-half decades.
