THE STORY
On January 6, 2007, during the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Qwest Field in Seattle, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo mishandled the snap on a 19-yard field goal attempt with 1:19 remaining, trailing 21-20. Romo recovered the ball and attempted to run for a first down but was tackled short, resulting in a turnover on downs and a 21-20 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. (nfl.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Dallas Cowboys, Seattle Seahawks
WHY IT MATTERS
This pivotal error ended the Cowboys' playoff run and has since been a defining moment in Romo's career, often cited as a significant misstep in NFL postseason history.