NFL Power Rankings: The Greatest Plays Of All-Time
By Erik Lambert
#31: Jacoby Jones’ Mile High Miracle
*Skip to 0:36 for the play
Miracle is the perfect word for this play. The Baltimore Ravens, for all intents and purposes appeared done in the 2012 divisional playoffs. The Denver Broncos held a 35-28 lead with under 45 seconds to play and the Ravens were 70 yards from a game-tying score. All they had to do was play prevent defense and it was over.
Unfortunately they underestimated two things: the arm strength of quarterback Joe Flacco and speed of wide receiver Jacoby Jones. Both combined to rip the heart out of Broncos nation on a hail mary bomb down the sideline for a stunning score, sending the game into overtime.
Baltimore went on to steal the game in double overtime and would ride that momentum to a Super Bowl championship.
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