THE STORY
On January 8, 2000, during the AFC Wild Card playoff game in Nashville, Tennessee, the Tennessee Titans executed a 75-yard lateral play on a kickoff return, known as the "Music City Miracle," to defeat the Buffalo Bills 22-16 in overtime. The Bills' defense failed to prevent the game-winning touchdown, leading to their elimination from the playoffs.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans
WHY IT MATTERS
The "Music City Miracle" remains one of the most debated playoff endings in NFL history, with discussions centered around the legality of the lateral and the defensive breakdown that allowed the Titans to advance.