Welcome to the 25 SKOL’s of Christmas!
In a similar vein to how Freeform has done the 25 days of Christmas, we will look back at different moments in Vikings history to bring a little extra joy to you this holiday season.
It’s that simple. The holidays can be a trying time for some people and we want to put a smile on people’s faces by reminiscing about some truly joyous times in Vikings’ history.
On the thirteenth SKOL of Christmas, the Vikings gave to me: Randy Moss lateraling to Moe Williams for a touchdown.
The legendary radio voice of the Minnesota Vikings Paul Allen dropped a line after this fateful play that resonated with me for nearly two decades.
“The improvisation of Randyu Moss would win him an academy award.”
The game itself was a battle between two of the better teams heading into week six. The Vikings sat at 5-0 and the Denver Broncos at 4-1. With seconds left in the first half, the game was tied at seven and Daunte Culpepper looked to try and get the Vikings one more score before the half. In doing so, he scrambled out to the right and got leveled right after he threw the ball.
The ball came up about 10 yards short and Randy Moss caught it. Out of instinct, he lateraled it because he saw a purple jersey out of his peripheral and Moe Williams waltzed into the end zone.
.@RandyMoss was known for dunking on DBs.
But a toss to Moe WIlliams was one of the most ridiculous plays of his legendary career. #NFL100 pic.twitter.com/mFPjTLDDAk
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 14, 2019
The play put the Vikings up by seven and it ended up being the difference in the game, as the Vikings improved to 6-0 by beating the Denver Broncos 28-20.
The play was voted the 68th best play in NFL history by NFL Network during their 100th anniversary celebration and it’s easy to see why.
Previous SKOL’s of Christmas:
Drafting Randy Moss
Vikings 1997 Wild Card Comeback
Jarius Wright Walks Off the Jets
Jared Allen traded to Vikings
Adrian Peterson Sets Rushing Record
Brett Favre Revenge Tour
Bud Grant Rocks a Polo in Freezing Temperatures
Adrian Peterson Stiff Arms Defender to Oblivion
Anthony Carter Dominates the 1987 Playoffs
Kirk Cousins’ First Major Comeback
Randy Moss Dominates Monday Night Football
Tuesday Night Joe Webb
