It has been said that few things are inevitable, like death and taxes. It is also inevitable that Quirky Research will use any day on the calendar to draft a thematic all-pro team. No deductions for poor puns, and H.R. might block our passwords, as we audit the rosters and
Football Lists
Required extra-point attempts in walk-off situations
When Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs scored a walkoff touchdown to win the divisional playoff against the Saints, it was a truly historic moment in the NFL. Once the touchdown was confirmed by replay, the Vikings were required to attempt the extra-point conversion, despite the fact that they lead by 5;
All-time NFL team of players with female first names
March 8 is International Women's Day. The sports world has made many leaps towards inclusion and equality -- and numerous setbacks in the process. We salute the trailblazers who kicked the doors down and to those who are removing barriers every single day. As a fun little exercise, we have assembled
Double Overtimes and the NFL Playoff Overtime Rules
Differences between NFL regular season and postseason playoff rules: Regular Season Postseason Number of periods 1 unlimited Length of periods 10 minutes 15 minutes Timeouts per team 2 3 per 2-period "half" Timing rules 4th quarter 1st quarter for 1st overtime, etc. If the 1st overtime ends with the teams still tied ... The game ends in a tie. 2-minute break, switch sides of field typical of
NFL teams that never kicked off
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When the offense doesn’t get far: games with the shortest longest plays
The longest play from scrimmage in Week 5's Dolphins-Titans game was only 17 yards. Is this the lowest ever? Shortest longest play from scrimmage, 1981-2017 Scores are linked to the box score at Pro Football Reference. Does not include defense or special teams. Both teams Game Date Length Notes Broncos 13, at Bears 3 12/18/1993 16 39 degrees and rainy at kickoff; mud-soaked
Field goal attempts on consecutive plays
The Steelers and Bears attempted field goals on consecutive plays from scrimmage today. When was the last time this happened with no kickoff in between? Field Goal Attempts On Consecutive Plays, 1982-2017 Miami Dolphins at Dallas Cowboys, November 25, 1993: The Dolphins, trailing 14-13, had driven to the Cowboys 24 with
Veterans who crossed the picket line, 1987 NFL strike
Every safety … ever
The bookkeeping for most scoring plays is clear, simple, and consistent: the type of play, the scoring player, the passer (if applicable), and the yardage. Safeties are an exception; at best, the box score line will show the tackler and the player safetied; at worst, they'll read something like "Safety,