The 25 Most Memorable Moments in Monday Night Football History

Record-setting performances, unbelievable comebacks, post-game meltdowns, and epic gaffes.

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For over 40 years now NFL fans have been tuning into Monday Night Football to ease the hardship of yet another work week. What started out as an experiment for the NFL in 1970 has quickly become one the league's most anticipated games on schedule. Over the years fans have been treated to record-setting performances, unbelievable comebacks, and epic post-game meltdowns. From Howard Cosell being wasted on air to Jerry Rice breaking the all-time TD record, check out the 25 Most-Memorable Moments in Monday Night Football History...

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25. The Inaugural Game

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24. Derek Anderson's Meltdown

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23. "John Taylor Beat Us"

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22. First Monday Night Football Game After 9/11

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21. Michael Vick's Breakout Performance

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20. Howard Cosell Gets Wasted

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19. T.O.'s Desperate Housewives Skit

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18. Terrell Owens' Sharpie Celebration

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17. Rookie Randy Moss Goes H.A.M.

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16. Dennis Green's Rant

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15. Dan Marino Ruining the Bears' Quest for a Perfect Season

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14. Peyton's 4th Quarter Comeback

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13. Rookie Earl Campbell's Monday Night Shocker

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12. Joe Montana v. John Elway

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11. Howard Cosell's "Little Monkey" Comment

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10. Tony Dorsett's 99-yard Run

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9. Jerry Rice Breaks All-Time TD Record

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8. The Saints Return to the Superdome After Katrina

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7. Howard Cosell Announces John Lennon's Assassination

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6. Bo Jackson Trucking Brian Bosworth

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5. Brett Favre's Performance After His Father's Death

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4. The Monday Night Miracle

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3. Antonio Freeman's Game-Winning Catch

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2. The Touchception

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1. Lawrence Taylor Ending Joe Theismann's Career

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