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Zack CrockettPerhaps one of his finer pro career moments came during the 1995 AFC Wildcard game, where he started in place of the injured Marshall Faulk.
Todd KalisKalis started his final NFL football game on December 24, 1995 beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Joel DreessenOn Sunday, August 26 2012, Dreessen caught his first touchdown of the preseason (a 5-yarder) in his third game with the Broncos from Caleb Hanie.
Vinny TestaverdeIn arguably his best season in the NFL, he led the Jets to the 1998 AFC East title and then to the AFC Championship game, where they lost to the eventual Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos.
Elvis DumervilIn the first game of the 2007 NFL season he would get the first interception of his career.
Jimmy CefaloHe played in one of the most famous games in NFL history : the AFC divisional playoff game between the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins on January 2, 1982 at the Orange Bowl.
James Phelan (American football)The 1917 campaign began with a 55 -- 0 victory over Kalamazoo, followed by a 0 -- 0 tie at Wisconsin, in which Phelan attempted to win the game by kicking a 61-yard field goal.
Brian St. PierreSt. Pierre completed his first NFL pass on January 3, 2010 versus the Green Bay Packers.
Otis Taylor (American football) On 1 November 1970, the Chiefs led the Oakland Raiders 17-14 late in the fourth quarter, and a long run for a first-down run by Dawson apparently sealed victory for the Chiefs in the final minute when Dawson, as he lay on the ground, was speared by Raiders' defensive end Ben Davidson, who dove into Dawson with his helmet, provoking Taylor to attack Davidson.
Brian St. PierreOn November 18, 2010 the Carolina Panthers declared St. Pierre the starting QB for their November 21 game against the Baltimore Ravens, despite the fact that he has only thrown 5 passes in his NFL career.
David AkersOn December 7, 2008, Akers kicked a 51-yard field goal at Giants Stadium, his longest of the season.
Stephen GostkowskiOn November 26, 2006, Gostkowski made the longest regular-season kick of his young career, a 52-yard kick against the Chicago Bears, which is also the longest kick ever made at Gillette Stadium.
Greg JenningsAgainst the Cowboys on November 29, 2007, in a game broadcast on the NFL network, Jennings hauled in the first ever touchdown pass by quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
Micheal Spurlock On December 16, 2007, Spurlock became the first player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in a regular season game, taking a kick back 90 yards for a score in a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Stephen Gostkowski In week 2 against the Arizona Cardinals, Gostkowski was a perfect 4-4 before missing a potential game-winning field goal from 42 yards wide left thus ending the game with the Arizona Cardinals winning the game 20-18.
O'Brien SchofieldHe had his first two-sack game on December 18, 2011, against Seneca Wallace on back-to-back fourth quarter plays of an overtime victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Rex GrossmanHowever, during the divisional game in the 2006 playoffs, he threw a 68-yard touchdown pass to Berrian on the opening play of the Bears' second drive.
Bernard PierceOn February 3, 2013, the Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII, earning Pierce his first Super Bowl ring in his rookie year.
Santonio HolmesThe very next week, on November 21, 2010, Holmes caught a game winning touchdown from Mark Sanchez with 10 seconds left and the Jets went on to beat the Houston Texans 30-27.
Shaun HillIn the last game of the 2007 preseason against the San Diego Chargers, Hill attempted to put the 49ers in field goal range to tie the game.
Omar Brown (defensive back)On December 23, 2012, in week 16 vs. the New York Giants, he recorded his first career sack on quarterback Eli Manning.
John Beck (American football)On November 25, 2006, Beck led the Cougars to his first victory over in-state rival Utah Utes, and Brigham Young's first in five years, by completing a TD pass to TE Jonny Harline as time expired.
Alvin TolesIn the Saints' 24-22 loss to San Francisco on October 25, 1987, Toles returned a blocked punt for a touchdown, temporarily giving the Saints the lead.
Jim AllinAs Paul Svoboda reported in the Belleville Intelligencer (p. B1, Friday December 4, 2009),'' Down 25-7 at the intermission, Allin said the battle-hardened Gaels, who had already knocked off No. 1 Laval in the Mitchell Bowl a week earlier (featuring Allin's 120 yard return for a touchdown of a missed Rouge et Or field goal attempt), were convinced they could rally.''
Nick FolkThat season, he became the first Cowboys rookie Pro Bowl kicker, after being selected to serve as the NFC's kicker during the 2008 Pro Bowl, having gone 26-31 in field goal attempts and making all 53 extra points he attempted during the season.
Jack YoungbloodIn Week 5 of 1984 against the New York Giants, Youngblood recorded two sacks, drew three holding calls and was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week by the NFL.
David GivensBeginning with the 2003 AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts, Givens scored at least one touchdown the Patriots' next seven playoff games, including both Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX.
Lorenzo NealNeal recorded a touchdown reception on a fourth-and-goal play in Week 2 on the road against the New England Patriots, (his first touchdown reception since 2005).
Mark SanchezSanchez started his first regular season NFL game against the Houston Texans on September 13, 2009, throwing his first touchdown pass, a 30-yard reception, to Chansi Stuckey.
Ellis HobbsHobbs performed well in the 2006 playoffs, breaking up several potential touchdown passes, including two in the Divisional round against the San Diego Chargers, and one in the AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Sean Lee During the week 4 game against the San Diego Chargers, Lee had 18 tackles and returned an interception 52 yards for his 2nd career touchdown.
Domenik HixonOn week 2 of the 2011 Season, Hixon tore his ACL while making a spectacular bobbling catch in the endzone.
Terry BradshawIn Super Bowl X following the 1975 season, Bradshaw threw for 209 yards, most of them to Lynn Swann, as the Steelers beat the Dallas Cowboys, 21-17.
John Greene (American football)He had an 88-yard touchdown reception that was the longest pass play in the NFL during the 1946 season and the longest in Detroit Lions history up to that time.
David TyreeOn February 5, 2012, Tyree watched from the Giants sideline as his former team beat the Patriots again in Super Bowl XLVI with the final score being 21-17.
Brandon MarshallOn December 13, 2007, in a Thursday night road loss against the Houston Texans, Marshall caught 11 passes for 107 yards.
Tom Brady Brady started all 16 regular season games of the 2012 NFL season and led the Patriots to a 12-4 record.
Shonn GreeneShonn Greene got his first rushing touchdown of the 2010 season in a 29-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings.
Rex GrossmanOn December 18, 2005, Grossman returned to the field, leading the Bears to a 16 -- 3 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Ray Rice Rice made his first start in his first NFL game (Week 1 of the 2008 season against the Bengals).
Morgan TrentIn November 2009, he deflected a Ben Roethlisberger pass that was then intercepted and returned 26 yards to Pittsburgh's 14-yard line, setting up a game-tying field goal.
Robert MeachemMeachem caught two touchdowns in a 2012 matchup with New Orleans, but he dropped a potential touchdown in a 7 -- 6 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
Leigh TorrenceTorrence made several key plays in a nationally-televised Sunday Night Football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 31, 2010, first tackling Antwaan Randle El just short of the goal line to prevent a Steelers touchdown in the first half, then intercepting Ben Roethlisberger's pass late in the fourth quarter to seal the Saints' 20-10 win.
Jeff GarciaBut even though Garcia's numbers dropped, the 49ers won the NFC West for the first time since 1997, with the Division clinching game coming on a last second TD pass to Terrell Owens against the Dallas Cowboys.
Charles TillmanLance Briggs chase after -LSB- -LSB- Seattle Seahawks receiver Nate Burleson -RSB- -RSB- During the 2009 season, Tillman recorded two interceptions, including one that was returned for a defensive touchdown.
Kellen ClemensIn that game he completed a 25-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Danario Alexander, his first NFL touchdown pass since 2007 with the Jets.
Bryant Young, Young was the last remaining player on the 49ers' active roster who was a part of their Super Bowl XXIX victory over the San Diego Chargers in 1994.
Shaun HillHis 2008 starting debut was in week 10, on Monday Night Football against the Arizona Cardinals.
Andy DaltonOn December 23, 2012 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his 21-yard throw to AJ Green with fourteen seconds remaining set up the game-winning field goal, propelling the Bengals to a 13-10 victory and a second consecutive berth in the NFL playoffs.
Donald DriverOn February 6, 2011, Driver was injured on his second reception of Super Bowl XLV.
Devin McCourtyOn October 24, 2010, McCourty recorded his first career interception against the San Diego Chargers, jumping in front of a Philip Rivers pass intended for Patrick Crayton.
Mkristo Bruce Bruce returned to the AFL in 2010 when he signed with the Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz.
David KircusIn 2004 Kircus caught a 50 yard touchdown pass from Lions quarterback Joey Harrington.
Eric DeckerIn Week 2, making his first career start, Decker hauled in 5 passes for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns, the second on a 52-yard catch in the 4th quarter as Denver recorded their first win of the 2011 season, 24-22 over the Cincinnati Bengals.
DeSean JacksonJackson's final touchdown of the season came in the NFC Championship game on January 18, 2009 against the Arizona Cardinals, when he managed to haul in a 62-yard touchdown.
Richard Sherman (American football)Sherman repeatedly taunted Tom Brady and the Patriots during an October 2012 game.
Chad PenningtonOn September 27, 2009 against the San Diego Chargers, during the 3rd quarter Pennington injured the same shoulder on which he had two previous surgeries.
Ace SandersOn December 5, 2013, in a Thursday night game against the Houston Texans, Sanders threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to running back Jordan Todman on a trick screen play.
Chaz SchilensChaz broke the fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot in August, 2009, but returned to action midway through the season and caught the game winning touchdown in an upset in Week 15 over the rival Denver Broncos.
Jimmy Johnson (American football coach)However, Johnson reached out and signed Bernie Kosar, who was thrown out by the NFL Browns during the 1993 NFL season, to be the Cowboys back up to Troy Aikman playing during the Cowboys 1993 Super Bowl run and clinched the NFC Championship game earning a Super Bowl ring with Jimmy Johnson.
Danario AlexanderAlexander scored his first NFL touchdown on October 17, 2010, catching a 38-yard pass from Rams quarterback Sam Bradford.
Daniel SepulvedaIn the second quarter of an October 9, 2011 game against the Tennessee Titans Sepulveda completed his second career pass for a first down, a 33-yard pass to Ryan Mundy on a fake punt play.
George Wilson (safety)On October 8, 2007 on Monday Night Football, he intercepted Tony Romo and returned it for a touchdown in his first NFL start.
Tracy PorterLate in the 4th quarter of the Saints' dramatic come-from-behind win in Week 7 of their 2009 season, Porter intercepted the Dolphins' Chad Henne on 4th and long ; his 54 yard return resulted in a touchdown, sealing their win and keeping their season undefeated, for the time being (they would lose at home in Week 15 to the Dallas Cowboys).
Hines WardWard's streak of 186 consecutive games with at least one reception came to an end in a 39-26 loss against the New England Patriots in Week 10 of the 2010 season.
Danieal ManningIn week 4 of the 2012 season, Manning intercepted Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck and returned it 55 yards for the first defensive touchdown in his career.
Graham GanoDuring his tenure with the Redskins, he attained the Redskins' franchise record for longest field goal at 59 yards in 2011.
Troy SmithSmith got his first regular season playing time in the fourth quarter of the home game against the Indianapolis Colts on December 9, 2007, completing three of five pass attempts and scrambling 6 yards for his first NFL touchdown in the 44-20 loss.
Ryan TorainHe started his first NFL game on November 6, 2008, against the Cleveland Browns.
Kurt WarnerOn November 22, 2009, during a 21 -- 13 victory over the St. Louis Rams, Warner left the game after suffering a concussion.
Michael Robinson (fullback)On December 12, 2011, against the St. Louis Rams Michael returned his first career Special Teams Touchdown on a blocked punt.
Steve BeuerleinUnfortunately for the Panthers, their prolific offense from 1999 began to deteriorate, especially the offensive line, as Beuerlein was a sacked league-leading 62 times, which was then tied for the second-most sacks ever on a quarterback in a season.
Mark BrunellBrunell's most prolific moment in the 2005 season was during Week 2, when he completed two long passes to wide receiver Santana Moss for two touchdowns in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter to defeat the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, 14 -- 13.
Tandon DossDoss caught his first career receiving touchdown in Week 7 of the 2012 season against the Houston Texans.
Charley SteinerCuts of his play-by-play of the Jets' September 1986 overtime victory (51-45) over the Dolphins are used in retrospectives on that game.
Damon DuvalIn the 2009 Grey Cup Championship November 29, Duval's field goal from 33 yards out on the game's final play gave the Alouettes a 28-27 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders, capping a remarkable Montreal comeback.
Corey WoottonDuring a game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 20, 2010, Wootton recorded his first career sack where he brought down quarterback Brett Favre.
Sean MillingtonHe was at that time the most recent Canadian fullback to rush over 200 yards in a game, until Jesse Lumsden was able to rush for 211 yards against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on August 3, 2007.
Rashad JeantyOn January 9, 2010, Jeanty fractured his left fibula on the opening kickoff of a Wild Card playoff game against the New York Jets, ending his season.
Henry HynoskiOn December 30, 2012, he scored his first touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dan KoppenIn 2007, Koppen missed one game due to a foot injury, but managed to start the other 15 games, not allowing a single sack and helping the Patriots to get to Super Bowl XLII.
Joe JacobyJacoby was the lead blocker on John Riggins' famous touchdown run which ensured the Redskins' Super Bowl XVII win over the Dolphins in 1983.
Muhammad WilkersonWilkerson recorded his first career sack on September 18, 2011, sacking Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Luke McCown in the end zone for a safety.
Joe StaleyOn October 30, 2011, Staley, from a tackle eligible formation, caught a pass for a key first down in the 49ers 20-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Danieal ManningOn October 17, 2012, Manning was fined $ 15,000 after an unnecessary roughness penalty in which he punched Packers offensive tackle Marshall Newhouse.
Kerry RhodesOn September 24, 2006, he made a pivotal play against J. P. Losman of the Buffalo Bills, stripping the ball from the quarterback's hands and allowing Shaun Ellis to return the fumble for a touchdown.
Ramzee RobinsonRobinson taunted Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones after an incomplete pass thrown by Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the third quarter of their December 28, 2008 game.
Jamall LeeLee dressed for all four pre-season games for the Panthers including their final on September 3, 2009, in which he scored the team's sole touchdown.
Calvin JohnsonJohnson and the Lions clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 1999, and the first time in Johnson's career, after a 38-10 beating of the San Diego Chargers on Christmas Eve.
Vince YoungOn November 29, 2009, Young led the Titans on a 2:37 long, 99-yard drive near the end of their game against the Arizona Cardinals.
Peyton ManningOn October 12 Manning led the Colts to a 31 -- 3 blow out win at Lucas Oil Stadium against the Baltimore Ravens to avoid their first 0 -- 3 start at home since 1997.
D. D. Lewis (linebacker b. 1945)His best game was in the 1975 season NFC Championship Game, when he intercepted two passes in a 37-7 victory against Los Angeles Rams, helping the Cowboys become the first wild-card team to make it to the Super Bowl.
Antonio GarayIn a December 2007 game against the Washington Redskins, Garay was injured by an illegal block.
Charles TillmanIn Week 5 of the 2012 season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Tillman passed free safety Mike Brown by setting the Bears franchise record for the most defensive touchdowns in a career with 8 when he returned a Blaine Gabbert interception for a touchdown.
Chris McAlisterMcAlister had another solid season in 2000 as the Ravens won the Super Bowl and he had a key interception in Super Bowl XXXV against the New York Giants.
Ed MuranskyIn his second season in the NFL, he won a Super Bowl ring with the Raiders' 1983 Super Bowl Championship team.
Troy PolamaluIn week 13 of 2010, Polamalu made a game-changing play against the Baltimore Ravens forcing a fumble with a sack to set up a 9-yard touchdown pass to Isaac Redman with 2:51 left to give the Pittsburgh Steelers a 13-10 victory.
Tom ClementsIn the Dec 31, 1973 Sugar Bowl matchup against Alabama, Clements had a 3rd-and-9 Hail Mary completion from his own end zone with 2:00 left to secure a 24-23 victory.
Tony RomoDuring the October 25, 2010 Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants, Romo suffered a broken left clavicle.
Jordan TodmanHe scored his first career touchdown on September 22, 2013 against the Seattle Seahawks.