{"id":7858,"date":"2024-12-15T06:52:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T06:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=7858"},"modified":"2024-12-15T06:52:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T06:52:18","slug":"10-unbelievable-nfl-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.365scores.com\/news\/10-unbelievable-nfl-facts","title":{"rendered":"10 unbelievable NFL Facts you won&#8217;t believe are true!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/a.-football\/league\/nfl-352\">NFL<\/a> is a league built on spectacle, drama, and the occasional stat so wild it sounds made up. Over the years, we\u2019ve seen improbable comebacks, statistical anomalies, and moments that defy logic\u2014some so strange they\u2019ve become legendary trivia fodder. Whether it\u2019s a team thriving in utter chaos, players rewriting record books or quirky MVP winners, these stories remind us why football is the ultimate theatre of the unexpected. From Larry Fitzgerald\u2019s jaw-dropping consistency to the Houston Oilers winning games despite throwing picks like confetti, here are 10 unbelievable NFL facts that will make you double-check they\u2019re real.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>NFL Craziest Facts<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#in-2013-the-ravens-were-down-12-7-to-the-vikings-with-2-08-left-in-the-game-the-ravens-won-29-26-in-regulation-time\">In 2013, the Ravens were down 12-7 to the Vikings with 2:08 left in the game. The Ravens won 29-26 in regulation time&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#not-one-wide-receiver-caught-a-touchdown-for-the-kansas-city-chiefs-in-2014\">Not one wide receiver caught a touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#in-1999-the-jaguars-went-14-2-and-lost-in-the-afc-championship-game-all-three-losses-were-to-the-titans\">In 1999, the Jaguars went 14-2 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. All three losses were to the Titans.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#larry-fitzgerald-was-a-wide-receiver-for-17-years-he-retired-with-more-tackles-than-drops\">Larry Fitzgerald was a wide receiver for 17 years. He retired with more tackles than drops.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#in-1962-the-houston-oilers-had-five-games-with-five-interceptions-they-went-5-0-in-those-games\">In 1962, the Houston Oilers had five games with five interceptions. They went 5-0 in those games.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-1974-nfl-draft-had-five-future-hall-of-famers-the-steelers-drafted-four-of-them\">The 1974 NFL Draft had five future Hall of Famers. The Steelers drafted four of them.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#in-2006-la-danian-tomlinson-198-scored-more-points-than-the-raiders-168\">In 2006, LaDanian Tomlinson (198) scored more points than the Raiders (168).<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#gale-gilbert-is-the-only-player-to-go-to-five-straight-super-bowls-he-lost-all-five\">Gale Gilbert is the only player to go to five straight Super Bowls. He lost all five.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cam-newton-has-two-400-yard-passing-games-in-his-career-they-were-the-first-two-games-he-ever-played\">Cam Newton has two 400-yard passing games in his career. They were the first two games he ever played.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a-kicker-won-the-nfl-mvp-in-1982-a-wide-receiver-has-still-never-won-it\">A kicker won the NFL MVP in 1982. A wide receiver has still never won it.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-2013-the-ravens-were-down-12-7-to-the-vikings-with-2-08-left-in-the-game-the-ravens-won-29-26-in-regulation-time\">In 2013, the Ravens were down 12-7 to the Vikings with 2:08 left in the game. The Ravens won 29-26 in regulation time&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What do you call a game with six lead changes in the final two minutes? Chaos. The Ravens\u2019 29-26 victory over the Vikings in 2013 wasn\u2019t just wild\u2014it was an NFL fever dream. Down 12-7 with 2:08 to go, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/a.-football\/player\/joe-flacco-93243\">Joe Flacco<\/a> and the Ravens engineered a comeback for the ages, capped by Marlon Brown\u2019s game-winning touchdown with four seconds left. The snow-covered field in Baltimore only added to the pandemonium, as players skidded and slipped through one of the most absurd finishes in NFL history. It\u2019s a game so bonkers that every replay feels like it\u2019s in fast-forward. It also encapsulates the beauty of football: never, ever leave early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how it unfolded: after a Dennis Pitta touchdown put the Ravens ahead 15-12, the Vikings struck back with an 80-yard kickoff return by Cordarrelle Patterson to make it 19-15. Not to be outdone, Flacco launched a 77-yard bomb to Jacoby Jones, swinging it back to 22-19 Ravens. Then Adrian Peterson&#8217;s replacement, Toby Gerhart, scored on a 41-yard scamper, leaving just 45 seconds on the clock and a 26-22 Vikings lead. Somehow, that was still too much time for Baltimore, who sealed the madness with Brown\u2019s game-winner in the corner of the end zone. Four touchdowns in two minutes and one unforgettable NFL game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"not-one-wide-receiver-caught-a-touchdown-for-the-kansas-city-chiefs-in-2014\">Not one wide receiver caught a touchdown for the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Andy Reid\u2019s offense, without a wide receiver catching a touchdown for an entire season? Sounds impossible, but it happened in 2014. Despite a Pro Bowl year from Alex Smith, the Chiefs\u2019 WR corps turned into an episode of <em>Ghost Hunters<\/em>. Tight end <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/a.-football\/player\/travis-kelce-63848\">Travis Kelce<\/a> and running back Jamaal Charles carried the offense while Dwayne Bowe\u2014a former Pro Bowler\u2014led the team\u2019s wideouts with zero scores. Reid is known for offensive wizardry, but even Houdini would\u2019ve scratched his head at this one. Somehow, the Chiefs still went 9-7, proving that you can survive the NFL without a WR touchdown. Just don\u2019t expect to win a Super Bowl that way.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/GettyImages-1951120246-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NFL: Travis Kelce carried the offense then, and still does now\" class=\"wp-post-7858 wp-image-7860\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Al Bello\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-1999-the-jaguars-went-14-2-and-lost-in-the-afc-championship-game-all-three-losses-were-to-the-titans\">In 1999, the Jaguars went 14-2 and lost in the AFC Championship Game. All three losses were to the Titans.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1999 Jaguars were nearly perfect\u2014except against the Titans. Jacksonville bulldozed the rest of the NFL, finishing 14-2, but somehow dropped all three of their matchups to Tennessee, including the AFC Championship Game. It\u2019s the kind of stat that feels like a glitch in <em>Madden<\/em>. The Titans had Jacksonville\u2019s number, outmuscling Tom Coughlin\u2019s squad every time they met. The irony? The Jaguars hosted the title game, yet their home-field advantage didn\u2019t matter. To this day, Jacksonville fans cringe at the name Steve McNair, who tormented them that season. It\u2019s a reminder that sometimes, even the best teams can\u2019t overcome their kryptonite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"larry-fitzgerald-was-a-wide-receiver-for-17-years-he-retired-with-more-tackles-than-drops\">Larry Fitzgerald was a wide receiver for 17 years. He retired with more tackles than drops.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Larry Fitzgerald is one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, but here\u2019s the stat that boggles the mind: he retired with more career tackles (41) than drops (29). That\u2019s absurdly rarefied air. Fitzgerald\u2019s consistency was unmatched\u2014he could be triple-covered and still come down with the ball. But his knack for making tackles? A testament to his hustle and humility. Most of those tackles came after turnovers, and Fitz sprinted back like a linebacker chasing down a running back. It\u2019s the perfect encapsulation of his career: talented, selfless, and never taking a play-off. Forget first-ballot Hall of Famer\u2014he\u2019s a football unicorn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Legend.<br><br>Congrats <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LarryFitzgerald?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LarryFitzgerald<\/a> on officially being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame with <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Pitt_FB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Pitt_FB<\/a> ? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BQtnWO2gzq\">pic.twitter.com\/BQtnWO2gzq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AZCardinals\/status\/1866916107711627524?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-1962-the-houston-oilers-had-five-games-with-five-interceptions-they-went-5-0-in-those-games\">In 1962, the Houston Oilers had five games with five interceptions. They went 5-0 in those games.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Houston Oilers in 1962 redefined the concept of \u201cwinning ugly.\u201d Imagine throwing five interceptions in a game\u2014enough to make most coaches start looking at their backup QB\u2014and <em>still<\/em> walking away with a win. Now, imagine doing that five times in one season. The Oilers achieved this improbable feat and managed to go 5-0 in those turnover-filled games. It\u2019s one of the most bizarre anomalies in football history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How did they pull it off? A ferocious defense and a touch of good fortune. The Oilers turned turnovers into temporary setbacks rather than game-killers, often compensating with big defensive plays and timely offensive drives. Led by George Blanda, a quarterback who was as fearless as he was erratic, the Oilers thrived on high-risk, high-reward football. It was the AFL at its chaotic best, with Houston turning disaster into dominance. This stat is proof that sometimes, winning in football is less about perfection and more about persistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-1974-nfl-draft-had-five-future-hall-of-famers-the-steelers-drafted-four-of-them\">The 1974 NFL Draft had five future Hall of Famers. The Steelers drafted four of them.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Four Hall of Famers in one draft. That\u2019s not just a good draft\u2014it\u2019s legendary. The Steelers\u2019 1974 haul included Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Jack Lambert, and Mike Webster, setting the foundation for their dynasty. Throw in Donnie Shell, an undrafted free agent that year, and it becomes almost comical how well Pittsburgh drafted. It\u2019s a feat so unparalleled that it reads like a cheat code. The Steelers built their dominance in the trenches and the trophy case, and it all started with that draft. Good luck topping that, modern NFL GMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"in-2006-la-danian-tomlinson-198-scored-more-points-than-the-raiders-168\">In 2006, LaDanian Tomlinson (198) scored more points than the Raiders (168).<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2006, LaDainian Tomlinson didn\u2019t just break records; he embarrassed entire teams. The Chargers\u2019 superstar running back scored 198 points\u2014more than the Raiders managed as a franchise that year (168). Tomlinson\u2019s 31 touchdowns and 2,323 yards from scrimmage were a masterclass in domination, leaving defenders grasping at air. Meanwhile, Oakland floundered through a 2-14 campaign, barely resembling an NFL team. It\u2019s a stat that\u2019s both hilarious and humbling, a snapshot of Tomlinson\u2019s greatness and the Raiders\u2019 futility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">You just had to be there man, every single touch LaDainian Tomlinson had was a chance for Touchdown ?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T3KFwEWKTe\">pic.twitter.com\/T3KFwEWKTe<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FaQqlX5Ynn\">https:\/\/t.co\/FaQqlX5Ynn<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u064bBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BoltUpYo\/status\/1654237955131863040?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 4, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"gale-gilbert-is-the-only-player-to-go-to-five-straight-super-bowls-he-lost-all-five\">Gale Gilbert is the only player to go to five straight Super Bowls. He lost all five.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Five Super Bowls, five losses. Gale Gilbert\u2019s career is the epitome of bittersweet. As a backup quarterback, he rode the Buffalo Bills\u2019 wave to four straight Super Bowl appearances, only to lose them all. Then he joined the San Diego Chargers in 1994, reaching another Super Bowl\u2014and losing again. Gilbert\u2019s unlucky streak isn\u2019t his fault (he didn\u2019t even play in most of those games), but it\u2019s a bizarre claim to fame. If nothing else, he\u2019s a trivia legend, proving that getting to the Super Bowl is hard, and winning it is even harder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cam-newton-has-two-400-yard-passing-games-in-his-career-they-were-the-first-two-games-he-ever-played\">Cam Newton has two 400-yard passing games in his career. They were the first two games he ever played.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cam Newton burst onto the NFL scene in 2011 like a meteor, throwing for 422 yards in his debut and following it up with 432 yards in Week 2. To this day, those remain his only two 400-yard games. It\u2019s a stat as strange as it is poetic\u2014Newton\u2019s career has been defined by bursts of brilliance and moments of inconsistency. Those first two games, though, showed the world what Superman could do. While he never became a prolific passer, those early performances cemented his status as one of the most exciting players in league history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-kicker-won-the-nfl-mvp-in-1982-a-wide-receiver-has-still-never-won-it\">A kicker won the NFL MVP in 1982. A wide receiver has still never won it.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark Moseley did the unthinkable in 1982: he became the only kicker to win NFL MVP. It was a strike-shortened season, sure, but Moseley\u2019s consistency (20 field goals in 21 attempts) was crucial for Washington. His MVP win remains a quirky outlier in a league dominated by quarterbacks and skill players. The fact that no wide receiver has ever won MVP, despite the likes of Jerry Rice and Randy Moss redefining the position, makes Moseley\u2019s triumph even stranger. It\u2019s a stat that serves as both a testament to clutch kicking and a head-scratching anomaly in NFL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By Nicky Helfgott \/ @NickyHelfgott1 on X (Twitter)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow all the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/a.-football\/team\/new-york-jets-6665\">NFL news here on 365Scores!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.kzwocu47w6\" data-entity-id=\"4136331\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-odds-type=\"decimal\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NFL is a league built on spectacle, drama, and the occasional stat so wild it sounds made up. Over the years, we\u2019ve seen improbable comebacks, statistical anomalies, and moments that defy logic\u2014some so strange they\u2019ve become legendary trivia fodder. 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