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Oakland Raiders: A Recap of NFL Films Top-100 Plays

By Jordan Alexis

30 Dec 1990: Runningback Bo Jackson of the Los Angeles Raiders gives instructions to his players during a game against the San Diego Chargers at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won the game 17-12.
30 Dec 1990: Runningback Bo Jackson of the Los Angeles Raiders gives instructions to his players during a game against the San Diego Chargers at the Los Angeles Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The Raiders won the game 17-12. /
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OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Charles Woodson No. 24 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after defeating the New York Jets 34-20 in their NFL game at O.co Coliseum on November 1, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 01: Charles Woodson No. 24 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after defeating the New York Jets 34-20 in their NFL game at O.co Coliseum on November 1, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

18. Vinatieri in the Snow

Not every play on the list that involves the Raiders is a positive one, and this is just the first.

After the infamous tuck rule play, the Raiders still led the game 13-10 in a snow-filled stadium in Foxborough. It was up to Patriots’ kick Adam Vinatieri to make a 45-yard kick through the snow to send it to overtime. Vinatieri had missed four of his last five attempts for 40-49 yards, but in typical Patriots fashion, luck was on their side that night. He would make the field goal to send it into overtime and then make the game-winning kick in overtime.

A historic moment in NFL history as it would be Jon Gruden’s last game during his first stint as Raiders head coach. And more importantly, it would help give birth to the Patriots dynasty we know today.

17. Sea of Hands

Back to the positive plays for Oakland, this came during the 1974 season as the Raiders faced the Miami Dolphins in the AFC divisional round. The Dolphins had won back-to-back Superbowls and led the game late in the fourth quarter 26-21 on the road with 35 seconds left. However, the Raiders had the ball first-and-goal on Miami’s 8-yard line.

Ken Stabler once again pulled off some back yard football as he dropped back to pass but couldn’t find anyone open. Then as Maimi defensive end, Vern Den Herder closed in on Stabler and seemingly had a sack, the QB heaved a prayer while falling to the grass. It was a jump ball between three Dolphins defenders and Raiders running back Clarence Davis. Davis was not known for having the best hands in the world, but on this day, he just wanted the ball more and ripped it out the sky amongst a “sea of hands.”

The improbable touchdown catch gave the Raiders the lead, and they would go on the win the game and deny the Dolphins their three-peat.

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