These moments define the game, showcasing the extraordinary skill, extreme pressure, and unpredictability that make the Super Bowl the pinnacle of American Football.

Let's take a trip down memory lane and revisit the top 3 unforgettable Super Bowl plays of all time.

The Magic of David Tyree's Helmet Catch

The magic of David Tyree's helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII is a moment forever etched in the annals of football history.

With just over a minute left, the Giants' hopes hung by a thread on third-and-5. Eli Manning, the Giants' quarterback, found himself swarmed by Patriots pass rushers. In a move that seemed to defy gravity and expectation, Manning spun out of what looked like a sure sack and heaved the ball downfield, where David Tyree, the Giants' fourth receiver, made an improbable leap for the catch. What happened next has since been immortalized as 'The Helmet Catch.' Tyree secured the ball against his helmet with his left hand, maintaining control even as Patriots safety Rodney Harrison tried to knock it loose during their descent to the turf.

This remarkable play was the launching pad for the Giants' game-winning drive and set the stage for one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history - a victory over the undefeated New England Patriots.

Santonio Holmes' Astounding Toe-Tap Touchdown

Super Bowl XLIII was a heart-throbbing, nail-biting affair that witnessed one of the most iconic plays of all time - Santonio Holmes' touchdown toe-tap. The Steelers were trailing and needed a touchdown to leap into the lead. As the clock ticked down, every second counted, every play mattered. Enter Santonio Holmes.

Now, if you're a Steelers fan, you probably remember it like it was yesterday. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dropped back from the Cardinals' 6-yard line, his eyes scanning the field before locking onto Holmes. Despite three Cardinals defenders hovering in the same area, Roethlisberger launched the ball anyway.

What happened next was nothing short of pure magic. Holmes, stretching every inch of his 5-foot-11 frame, leaped towards the pass. The ball sailed over the outstretched hand of the Cardinals' cornerback, Ralph Brown, and landed in Holmes' waiting hands. Against all odds, Holmes managed to stay inbounds. His left foot rooted about 10 inches from the sidelines, his right foot swiftly tapping down inbounds before he tumbled out of bounds.

After a few suspenseful moments, the referees confirmed it - touchdown, Steelers. With just 35 seconds left on the clock, that play clinched a 27-23 victory for the Steelers.

The Game-Changing Tackle by Mike Jones

Super Bowl XXXIV will forever be remembered for "The Tackle" by the Rams' Mike Jones. The Tennessee Titans, having made an unprecedented comeback, were poised to score in the last seconds of the game. With the Rams leading 23-16, the Titans had marched up to the Rams' 10-yard line and planned a quick slant to Kevin Dyson. The play seemed to go as planned, with quarterback Steve McNair hitting Dyson at the 4-yard line and Dyson surging toward the end zone.

But football, like life, is unpredictable and can hinge on a split-second decision or a desperate lunge. As Dyson charged toward the end zone, Mike Jones of the Rams lunged and grabbed Dyson's legs, pulling him down. As he fell, Dyson stretched out as far as he could towards the end zone, but he fell just one yard short.

This game-changing tackle by Mike Jones preserved the Rams' 23-16 lead and won them their first-ever Super Bowl. The moment encapsulated the nerve-racking tension and the spontaneous resolution that made the Super Bowl an unpredictable and riveting spectacle.

Final Thoughts

These top 3 unforgettable Super Bowl plays are just a glimpse into the rich history of this iconic event. With each passing year, we witness new moments that leave us in awe and disbelief.

The next Super Bowl may bring about even more unforgettable plays that will be etched in our memories forever. And if you want to get in on the action and make your predictions, be sure to check out FanDuel Super Bowl odds. Who knows, maybe one of your prop bets will become the next unforgettable Super Bowl play.

The joy that the New York Jets long-suffering fans felt on hearing that bona fide NFL legend Aaron Rodgers was heading to the MetLife Stadium was as palpable as it was understandable. It gave the team’s supporters hope of ending a nightmare run of form, but what happened next must have felt like a crushing blow to all concerned.

The four-time NFL MVP suffered an injury on just his fourth snap and has not played since.

And this led to his replacement, Zach Wilson, being forced into the limelight, and things have not panned out so well. Jets fans will have been excited by Rodgers’s arrival, so much so that they may well have felt like placing a bet on New York to make a concerted impact this season, perhaps even reaching the postseason and maybe deep into it.

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Wilson initially impressed when replacing Rodgers, but a run of poor form led to him being benched and replaced by Tim Boyle and that has left the veteran legend feeling a certain sense of guilt.

Aaron Rodgers was, of course, supposed to be the beacon of hope for the Jets, but his long-running injury layoff then led that hope to be placed on Wilson’s shoulders, and that’s a lot of pressure. Remember, it’s 12 seasons since the Jets made it to the postseason, a run that looks likely to continue.

On the decision to use Boyle, Rodgers commented;

"We need a spark, and obviously this was the decision that was made,"

"I feel for Zach. I love Zach. Zach's such a great kid, and I do think he still has a bright future in the league. This has been a tough go for all of us. A lot of times in these situations, there's certain guys that have got to be the scapegoat. I think there's enough blame to go around a number of different positions. If you have 10 guys doing it right on a play and one guy not, it's hard to be efficient."

The Jets have now lost four on the bounce, with their latest defeat, a 13-34 home defeat to the Miami Dolphins, leaving Robert Saleh’s side at 4-7 and seemingly out of the running to make anything tangible out of this season.

A couple of weeks ago, before recent defeats, many Jets fans and pundits were talking up a possible Rodgers return to aid their playoff push. That seems less relevant now, but the former Super Bowl winner still wants to get back on the field of play as soon as possible.

His recovery from an Achilles injury has been fairly speedy, and Rodgers has set his own goals in terms of a return, stating,

"I've said that I'd love to be trending towards practicing by my birthday," Rodgers said, and for the record, the quarterback turns 40 on December 2nd.

On whether his desire to return has been diminished by what might prove a somewhat irrelevant series of games, Rodgers was emphatic,

"No, not at all,"

"I find those two are mutually exclusive. The speed at which I'm doing the rehab has been the same from the beginning -- push it as hard as we can every single day."

On whether he’s been in contact with Jets’ staff on his progress from his Los Angeles rehab facility, Rodgers added,

"Yeah, I like to keep in touch with the guys and let them know what my progress is,"

"I just sent a couple of the boys a video of me on the treadmill. They're interested in my rehab and where I'm at."

The quarterback role in the NFL is both the most important and most demanding position in the sport. The player in this position sets the ceiling of their team.

A team can be packed to the brim with talent, but if they lack a quality quarterback, they are unlikely to achieve much success.

Patrick Mahomes is an example of an active quarterback who has spearheaded his team's successes in recent years. Mahomes already has two Super Bowl wins and two Finals MVPs which has undoubtedly earned him a place amongst the greatest ever to play the position. 

Mahomes is far from finished

The Kansas City Chiefs star still has plenty of time to improve and collect more accolades, as he is aged just 28 and has only entered his prime in recent years.

The Chiefs could win another Super Bowl as soon as this season as they are one of the main contenders in the NFL odds at +450. Super Bowl betting suggests the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers are the most likely to become champions with both offered at +400.

Another resilient underdog success led by Mahomes would further help him climb the all-time rankings. We are perhaps witnessing the career of a player that will in the future be seen as the greatest of all time. 

However, for now, we can only judge based on what Mahomes has achieved so far. Which all-time greats has he already passed, and who still lies ahead of him?

Mahomes has surpassed Aaron Rodgers

It is arguable and perhaps most would agree at this point that Mahomes’ achievements are already better than what Aaron Rodgers has put up throughout his career. Mahomes has the same number of visits to the Super Bowl as Rodgers but has more rings than him - two compared to one. 

Mahomes also has two final MVPs, which shows he was the leading factor in his team becoming champions of the NFL on a remarkable two occasions. He has received the same amount of regular-season MVP awards too. 

Rodgers has four regular season MVPs to his name, but final awards hold greater weight, as they define those who turn up on the greatest stage when the pressure is at its peak.

The Chiefs star man has certainly passed the likes of Miami Dolphins' great Dan Marino and John Elway as well as Rodgers. The former never won the Super Bowl, and the latter won two but did not capture the MVP awards, which Mahomes boasts.

Mahomes still trails four all-time greats

Mahomes has undoubtedly entered the top five rankings for the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time. Just three players remain undeniably ahead of him though.

First of all, Joe Montana still maintains an all-time spot ahead of Mahomes as he won four Super Bowls, and on three of those occasions, he won the MVP award.  

Mahomes has certainly not matched the longevity of Peyton Manning yet too. Manning was featured in the NFL All-Pro team a remarkable 14 times and won a Super Bowl with each of the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos.

His success at numerous franchises is what ultimately sets his and Mahomes' equal Super Bowl haul apart. 

Tom Brady is, of course, ahead of Mahomes as he without doubt holds the number one spot, and it will be a tough ask for him to ever be caught by anybody. With seven Super Bowls to his name, five finals MVPs, and three regular-season MVPs, his legacy in the league seems insurmountable.

Mahomes has a tough job on his hands to continue to climb the all-time quarterback rankings. If he can continue to average a Super Bowl success every 2.5 years - as he has done so in the last half a decade - then he could potentially challenge the GOAT Brady by the time he heads into retirement. 

It does not happen often, but we have a significant retirement in the middle of an NFL Season, as Wide Receiver, DeSean Jackson, has called it a career.

Jackson will retire as a Philadelphia Eagle, and serve as their honorary captain this Sunday, played eight of his 15 NFL seasons in Philadelphia, the same team that he went to his three Pro Bowls.

Known as one of Football’s great game-breakers, Jackson holds the record for Touchdowns of 60 Yards or more (26) and is tied for the record of TDs of 80 Yards or more (5).  He also played for the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens, and exits with 11,293 Yards and 58 Touchdowns. He is also a four-time league-leader in Yards per Receptions

Jackson will be eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2028, and was ranked #58 in our pre-2023 Monitor of those to consider for Canton.  He is not likely to get in, but will likely be ranked on our Notinhaloffame.com Football list of the 300 best players not in enshrined.  Jackson, should however, make every preliminary ballot while he is eligible, and could be a potential Semi-Finalist.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to wish the best to DeSean Jackson in his post-playing career.