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Best Moments of the Decade
The past 10 years in the NFL have seen some incredible moments. From Beast Quake to the Philly Special, hail Marys to records broken, the game of football has provided reel after reel of highlights. Here are just some of the best moments of the decade.
![Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson returns a punt for a touchdown in the final seconds of the game during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. The Eagles won 38-31 at the new Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Dec. 19 2010.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/raougt2k158mtuouyapi.jpg)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson returns a punt for a touchdown in the final seconds of the game during a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants. The Eagles won 38-31 at the new Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Dec. 19 2010.
![In this Jan. 8, 2011 photo, Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (24) shakes off a tackle on a 67-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL NFC Wild Card Game in Seattle. When Lynch was traded to Seattle, he brought along the tag "Beast Mode," thanks to his rugged running style. The true meaning of that term showed up last week with a clinching touchdown run that is quickly gaining epic status.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/itloz5srtyw5ebulfnsi.jpg)
In this Jan. 8, 2011 photo, Seattle Seahawks RB Marshawn Lynch (24) shakes off a tackle on a 67-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints in an NFL NFC Wild Card Game in Seattle. When Lynch was traded to Seattle, he brought along the tag "Beast Mode," thanks to his rugged running style. The true meaning of that term showed up last week with a clinching touchdown run that is quickly gaining epic status.
![In this Nov. 6, 2011 photo, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) breaks away from the St. Louis Rams' Chris Chamberlain, center, on the game-winning touchdown on a 99-yard punt return during overtime in an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Rams, 19-13. "I was like 'This team needs a play,'"Peterson said. "I decided to catch the ball and just run for my life."](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/t028whqdtlwo1h8sjwxt.jpg)
In this Nov. 6, 2011 photo, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) breaks away from the St. Louis Rams' Chris Chamberlain, center, on the game-winning touchdown on a 99-yard punt return during overtime in an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals defeated the Rams, 19-13. "I was like 'This team needs a play,'"Peterson said. "I decided to catch the ball and just run for my life."
![San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) scores on a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith over New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) during the fourth quarter of an NFL Divisional Round playoff football game on Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/gfzh4c0urmobvt6agvef.jpg)
San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis (85) scores on a 14-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith over New Orleans Saints strong safety Roman Harper (41) during the fourth quarter of an NFL Divisional Round playoff football game on Jan. 14, 2012, in San Francisco.
![New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes to Mario Manningham against the New England Patriots during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/ojschuwthbs7ruhzsnaq.jpg)
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning passes to Mario Manningham against the New England Patriots during the second half of Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis.
![Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson makes a catch during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons to break Jerry Rice's record for single-season receiving yards, at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Johnson entered the game needing 182 yards to tie Rice, who set his mark in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/qcqmiav9nssqle20dfor.jpg)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson makes a catch during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons to break Jerry Rice's record for single-season receiving yards, at Ford Field in Detroit, Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012. Johnson entered the game needing 182 yards to tie Rice, who set his mark in 1995 with the San Francisco 49ers.
![Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson smiles while walking off the field after the Vikings' game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. Peterson rushed for 199 yard as the Vikings won 37-34.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pddembd5bqrsgydbbp83.jpg)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson smiles while walking off the field after the Vikings' game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in Minneapolis. Peterson rushed for 199 yard as the Vikings won 37-34.
![San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs for a 56-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kfrfikjavkaresz8bgky.jpg)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) runs for a 56-yard touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the third quarter of an NFC Divisional Round game in San Francisco, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013.
![In this Jan. 12, 2013 photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) catches a pass for a touchdown despite the defense of Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) late in the fourth quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game in Denver.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/uejfz7q5nvep2ij4aovf.jpg)
In this Jan. 12, 2013 photo, Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones (12) catches a pass for a touchdown despite the defense of Denver Broncos free safety Rahim Moore (26) late in the fourth quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game in Denver.
![Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates with a "Mile High Leap" after throwing an 80-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to win in overtime during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/x3usq0jh7yja8kyibfxi.jpg)
Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow (15) celebrates with a "Mile High Leap" after throwing an 80-yard scoring pass to wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) to win in overtime during an NFL Wild Card Playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 8, 2012. The Broncos defeated the Steelers 29-23 in overtime in the AFC Wild Card Game.
![Inside linebacker Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens holds the Lombardi Trophy following his team's victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/admvwk7b4cfegtpjpjha.jpg)
Inside linebacker Ray Lewis of the Baltimore Ravens holds the Lombardi Trophy following his team's victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013.
![Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws his seventh touchdown of the game against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, in Denver. The Broncos won 49-27. Manning threw a record-tying seven touchdown passes -- something no one had done in 44 years.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pbzdfpduyqnyaqgl3ojq.jpg)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws his seventh touchdown of the game against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2013, in Denver. The Broncos won 49-27. Manning threw a record-tying seven touchdown passes -- something no one had done in 44 years.
![Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) smiles after throwing his 51st touchdown pass of the season during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Denver won 37-13.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xfso6s8073yrcgne8a3b.jpg)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) smiles after throwing his 51st touchdown pass of the season during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on Sunday Dec. 22, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Denver won 37-13.
![Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) during an NFL regular season game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 in Oakland. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles joined the record books with seven touchdown passes in a 49-20 win over the Raiders.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mmiwzwvfskmoielyqqjh.jpg)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) during an NFL regular season game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 in Oakland. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles joined the record books with seven touchdown passes in a 49-20 win over the Raiders.
![Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during an AFC Wild Card game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 45-44.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/aotgojjycfn3otdgcicl.jpg)
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during an AFC Wild Card game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2014 in Indianapolis. Indianapolis won 45-44.
![In this Jan. 19, 2014 photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) tips a pass in the end zone intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) in the final minute of the second half of the NFC Championship in Seattle. Seattle's Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/hmdki29kyt0ofknimuyz.jpg)
In this Jan. 19, 2014 photo, Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) tips a pass in the end zone intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) in the final minute of the second half of the NFC Championship in Seattle. Seattle's Malcolm Smith intercepted the tipped pass.
![Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates throwing his 509th career touchdown pass with Terrance Knighton (98) during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Denver.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kpvdxtiaciv5mc1lbyyc.jpg)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning celebrates throwing his 509th career touchdown pass with Terrance Knighton (98) during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, in Denver.
![New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola scores a 51-yard touchdown after catching a pass from Julian Edelman in the second half of an AFC Divisional Round game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/bfkqkbblpdtoufwteipf.jpg)
New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola scores a 51-yard touchdown after catching a pass from Julian Edelman in the second half of an AFC Divisional Round game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass.
![Seattle Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown during overtime of the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/kgzodhlwalpurzqmrrqa.jpg)
Seattle Seahawks receiver Jermaine Kearse celebrates after catching the game-winning touchdown during overtime of the NFC Championship against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 28-22 to advance to Super Bowl XLIX.
![New England Patriots defensive back Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots won 28-24.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/yqv1zt7fwpf9e21tl9tv.jpg)
New England Patriots defensive back Malcolm Butler (21) intercepts a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette (83) during Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots won 28-24.
![Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) catches a 61-yard hail Mary throw from quarterback Aaron Rodgers with no time remaining to beat the Lions 27-23 in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Detroit.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/q6c0vpqutnq5hxb5esvy.jpg)
Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) catches a 61-yard hail Mary throw from quarterback Aaron Rodgers with no time remaining to beat the Lions 27-23 in an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, in Detroit.
![Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) scores the game-winning touchdown in overtime as Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) defends during the second half of an NFC Divisional Round game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 26-20 in overtime.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/iymb5zo9emsdkwyzbqxb.jpg)
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) scores the game-winning touchdown in overtime as Green Bay Packers defensive end Mike Daniels (76) defends during the second half of an NFC Divisional Round game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals won 26-20 in overtime.
![Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates after Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos won against the Panthers, 24-10.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/mzsebk8yzjyy4aa0dyjj.jpg)
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) celebrates after Super Bowl 50 on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, California. The Broncos won against the Panthers, 24-10.
![New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons Ricardo Allen (37) and Keanu Neal (22) defend during the second half of Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eznq6xh2djlvcy4rwfpi.jpg)
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons Ricardo Allen (37) and Keanu Neal (22) defend during the second half of Super Bowl LI on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.
![New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of a game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won his 187th game, the most in NFL history.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/pkpzdxinpqkw7yiicamt.jpg)
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws a pass during the first half of a game against the New York Jets Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won his 187th game, the most in NFL history.
![Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) leaps for a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Will Redmond (24) during the second half of an AFC Wild Card playoff football game in Kansas City, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Mariota's throw to the end zone was batted right back at him by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Darrelle Revis, and Mariota hauled it in and dove for the goal line.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jaaz348l8yy7u03ns92m.jpg)
Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) leaps for a touchdown in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Will Redmond (24) during the second half of an AFC Wild Card playoff football game in Kansas City, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. Mariota's throw to the end zone was batted right back at him by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Darrelle Revis, and Mariota hauled it in and dove for the goal line.
![In this Jan. 14, 2018 shot, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs in for a game-winning touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFC Divisional Round playoff game in Minneapolis.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/xuj8u9apsqaz9fa9nhzp.jpg)
In this Jan. 14, 2018 shot, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) runs in for a game-winning touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of an NFC Divisional Round playoff game in Minneapolis.
![Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) catches a one-yard touchdown pass near the end of the second quarter for a 22-12 Eagles halftime lead during Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Eagles won the game 41-33.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/jqlqk529anfc3cpdiujd.jpg)
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles (9) catches a one-yard touchdown pass near the end of the second quarter for a 22-12 Eagles halftime lead during Super Bowl LII against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018 in Minneapolis. The Eagles won the game 41-33.
![Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks downfield as he rolls out to pass against the Baltimore Ravens during a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 27-24.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/z1dvwuyvenakymwixtwy.jpg)
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes looks downfield as he rolls out to pass against the Baltimore Ravens during a NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 27-24.
![Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) takes a lateral with seven seconds on the clock and runs in the "Miami Miracle" game-winning touchdown during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Florida.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/eocvatzrgo3wlfimzknw.jpg)
Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake (32) takes a lateral with seven seconds on the clock and runs in the "Miami Miracle" game-winning touchdown during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
![New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after breaking the NFL all-time passing yards record previously held by Peyton Manning during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in New Orleans.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/odt2grwx9iumv6lxpnjh.jpg)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) celebrates and acknowledges the crowd after breaking the NFL all-time passing yards record previously held by Peyton Manning during an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, in New Orleans.
![Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) looks to run through Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) as he hammers his way downfield for a 99-yard touchdown good for a 13-2 second quarter Titans lead during the Week 14 game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 30-9.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/g2aby3fbuvwgnvbasece.jpg)
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) looks to run through Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback A.J. Bouye (21) as he hammers his way downfield for a 99-yard touchdown good for a 13-2 second quarter Titans lead during the Week 14 game on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won the game 30-9.
![New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) sets an all-time record with 540 career touchdown passes thrown during a game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 in New Orleans.](https://static.www.nfl.com/image/private/t_new_photo_album/t_lazy/f_auto/league/idymrmjglnzbetmaozr0.jpg)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) sets an all-time record with 540 career touchdown passes thrown during a game against the Indianapolis Colts, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019 in New Orleans.