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If you thought flops were only reserved for the pitch and the hardwood, think again. Even the so-called gladiators of the gridiron have shown a propensity to give us an Oscar-worthy dive when the situation calls for it. Do you blame them? With commissioner Roger Goodell allowing the referees of the No Fun League to seemingly throw a flag on anything and everything these days, why not break out that extra unnecessary exaggeration if it means that there will be a penalty on the play?
But hey, that doesn't mean we can't laugh at their expense. Especially when these players are out here looking absolutely foolish in the process. Just look at Cam Newton during the 2014 NFL playoffs who used an encroachment penalty on Ahmad Brooks after he flew over the entire Panthers offensive line to break out one of the worst acting jobs we have seen in any sport. And to think, that one isn't the worst of the entire 2013-14 campaign. Find out where Cam's incredible dive ranks in the Most Ridiculous Flops of the NFL Season.
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9. Really?
Date: 9/8/2013
Game: Packers @ 49ers
Offender: Clay Matthews
It's called flopping, Clay. Not belly-flopping.
8. Andy Reid Twerks On Philip Rivers
Date: 11/24/2013
Game: Chargers @ Chiefs
Offender: Philip Rivers
Rivers can't handle all that Kool-Aid. Eww. We just threw up a little after writing that.
7. He Works Hard For That Flag
Date: 11/18/2013
Game: Patriots @ Panthers
Offender: Greg Olsen
The thirst for a penalty is real.
6. Luck-y Call
Date: 10/20/2013
Game: Broncos @ Colts
Offender: Andrew Luck
Check out Luck looking back at the last minute to make sure a ref caught his flop. Smooth.
5. Who Shot Ya?
Date: 11/14/2013
Game: Colts @ Titans
Offender: Ryan Fitzpatrick
Quarterbacks can be so soft sometimes.
4. The Very Rare Double Flop
Date
Game: Chargers @ Eagles
Offender: Philip Rivers
Rivers really grabbed dude's hand like "you're gonna help me up after I flopped to get a call."
3. Geno Is Ready for Broadway
Date: 12/22/2013
Game: Browns @ Jets
Offender: Geno Smith
Eugene (his real first name, we kid you not) is already fitting quite nicely into the Jets' way of life.
2. You're Trying Too Hard, Cam
Date: 1/12/2014
Game: 49ers @ Panthers
Offender: Cam Newton
Even LeBron is appalled by that flop.
1. Don't Walk Towards the White Light!
Date: 10/28/2013
Game: Seahawks @ Rams
Offender: Tavon Austin
What's better: the over-selling of the flop or the fact that Tavon walks off like that didn't just happen?
