When did Aaron Rodgers throw a Hail Mary against the Lions?

When did Aaron Rodgers throw a Hail Mary against the Lions?

Dec. 3, 2015
On the night of Dec. 3, 2015, Rodgers played the role of hero, hauling in Aaron Rodgers’ 61-yard Hail Mary on an untimed down as the Packers shocked the Detroit Lions 27-23 at Ford Field.

Who did Aaron Rodgers throw a Hail Mary to?

A Giant Hail Mary (Rodgers to Cobb) Once again, Rodgers catapulted a pass from behind the 50-yard line. It found wide receiver Randall Cobb in the back of the end zone behind the scrum of defensive backs. The Hail Mary touchdown pass before halftime helped propel the Packers to a 38-13 win at Lambeau Field.

How many Hail Marys has Aaron Rodgers thrown?

three times
Most NFL quarterbacks would be lucky to complete one Hail Mary touchdown throughout their entire career. Aaron Rodgers has done it three times.

Who caught the miracle in Motown?

It came four yards (3.7 m) short of Earl Morrall and Jim Gibbons combining for a 65-yard (59 m) game-winning play for the Detroit Lions in a 20–15 win over the Johnny Unitas-led Baltimore Colts in 1960.

Who threw the longest Hail Mary in NFL history?

Richard Rodgers (Packers) vs. After Lions’ defensive end Devin Taylor extended the game with a 15-yard facemask penalty against Aaron Rodgers at the Packers’ 24-yard line, Rodgers’ and tight end Richard Rodgers connected on a 61-yard Hail Mary, which remains the longest Hail Mary in NFL history.

Who has the most Hail Marys ever?

Aaron Rodgers to Richard Rodgers (2015) It is fitting that Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers tops our list and is honoured with the best Hail Mary pass of all-time. After all, he has thrown three Hail Mary’s in his career.

Who has the most Hail Mary completions in the NFL?

It is fitting that Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers tops our list and is honoured with the best Hail Mary pass of all-time. After all, he has thrown three Hail Mary’s in his career. It’s his first one from a 2015 match against Detroit Lions that we rank as the best Hail Mary of all-time though.

Has Tom Brady thrown a Hail Mary pass?

Tom Brady threw a pass deep into the end zone intended for tight end Aaron Hernandez. A mass of players jumped up for the ball, and the ball landed a yard in front of tight end Rob Gronkowski as time expired.

How far can Aaron Rodgers throw?

55 yards
3. With just four Vikings rushing, all Rodgers has to do is slightly sidestep an oncoming rusher to get a clean pocket. The result is all too predictable: Rodgers delivers the perfect throw — covering a cool 55 yards in the air — and Nelson waltzes into the end zone untouched.

What is the longest throw in NFL history?

In 1983 Raiders player Jim Plunkett threw a 99-yard touchdown pass, the longest in NFL history.

Who threw the famous Hail Mary pass?

In 1975, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach popularized the term “Hail Mary” to describe his miracle, winning touchdown pass to fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson in a playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Which QB has the most Hail Marys?

Interpreted as:

NAME GP SCK
Tom Brady 318 543
Drew Brees 287 420
Peyton Manning 266 303
Brett Favre 302 525

Which NFL quarterback can throw the ball the farthest?

Randall Cunningham during competition (76 yards) There are reports that Cunningham threw the ball an absurd 76 yards during the 1993 NFL Quarterback Challenge.

Who started Hail Mary in football?

quarterback Roger Staubach
In 1975, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach popularized the term “Hail Mary” to describe his miracle, winning touchdown pass to fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Drew Pearson in a playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.

What quarterback has the strongest arm?

According to “Madden 22,” Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has the best arm in the NFL. Allen sports a throw power rating of 99 while Mahomes is second with a 97.

How far could Bradshaw throw a football?

Bizarre records Terry Bradshaw holds Football fans have no problem rattling off which games Bradshaw threw over 300 yards (0.27 kilometers) when he was named the Super Bowl MVP, and that he was responsible for 210 interceptions, as the Football Database details.