24. The Snowplow Game
Some games instantly enter NFL lore. The “Snowplow Game” between the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins was definitely one of them. A massive snowstorm overwhelmed Foxborough, Massachusetts, but the NFL is for grown men, so naturally, the game went ahead. Meanwhile, fans filled the stadium despite the ridiculous conditions that saw the game enter the fourth quarter with the score tied 0-0.
The conditions were so bad that neither team managed an incisive play. But finally, the Patriots had an opportunity to seal the victory. John Smith scored a 33-yard field goal after a snowplow cleared a section of the field. However, the Dolphins cried foul over this but the referees allowed it. This was definitely very controversial at the time because the Patriots received an unfair advantage.