The 25 Most Memorable Moments in Monday Night Football History

The best of the MNF experience.

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Monday Night Football has made the beginning of the work week easier for football fans for four decades now. The 43-year-old series has had tons of classic moments that cut across the entire spectrum. No one can forget the Monday Night Miracle when the New York Jets made an epic comeback against the Miami Dolphins. We also can't fail to mention Dan Marino preventing the Bears from having a perfect season. From last year's Touchception 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. The 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 Chicago's 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 Trucks Brian Bosworth

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5. The Touchception

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

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3. The Monday Night Miracle

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2. Antonio Freeman's Game-Winning Catch

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1. Lawrence Taylor Ending Joe Theismann's Career

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