Roger Staubach’s ‘Hail Mary’ Resurfaces as Russell Wilson Revives the 48-Year-Old Legacy With a 50-Yard Beaut

It is said that history repeats itself and legacy is preserved for decades. Russell Wilson repeated the history in an anxiety-ridden match against the Washington Commanders. Even though the Denver Broncos lost to the Washington Commanders, Russell Wilson’s efforts remained the highlight of the match. His touchdown pass to Brandon Johnson took the spectators back to 1975. It reminded the fans of the time when Roger Staubach through his iconic ‘Hail Mary’ pass.

The Broncos lost after they tried everything to catch up with the Commanders, but the Commanders won the game, leaving the Broncos disappointed. It was Wilson’s pass to Johnson that was possibly the most exciting moment of the game and might make it to the season highlights. However, there are still debates about the last play and how it should have been called out.

The legend of Roger Staubach

December 28, 1975, would become an iconic day for the NFL community after what transpired in the playoffs. In the fleeting moments of the Dallas Cowboys Vs. Minnesota Vikings match, Staubach threw a 50-yard pass to Drew Pearson and somehow beat the Vikings. Upon revisiting the game, it was as if the ball slid down Pearson’s arms on its own accord. Which was a miracle on its own.

Both teams have been known to be rivals since 1970 and to this day, this is one of the most-watched rivalries of all time. At the time, ‘Hail Mary’ wasn’t something that was a part of the playbook. In a desperate attempt to win the game, Staubach had to improvise to make the play happen. Fortunately, the Cowboys won with a 3-point lead and proceeded to the playoffs leaving the Vikings with a chip on their shoulders.

But the opposite happened to Russell Wilson and the Broncos in the game against the Washington Commanders.

The prayers that went unanswered

The Washington Commanders won the game against the Broncos by an inch. Some might not agree with the outcome of the game, but the Broncos tried all they could to win the game. The last quarter of the game brought forth a beacon of hope when Russell Wilson threw a Hail Mary pass that connected with Brandon Johnson, leading to the touchdown.

The Quarterback threw the ball in the air in a desperate attempt to save the game, and he somewhat succeeded. The ball tipped three times, but it was finally caught by Johnson. There was still a chance to win the game, or at least to tie it after the Broncos got another 2-point try. Russell Wilson then threw the ball to Sutton, who was dragged down by the opposition, leading to an incomplete pass. The Commanders won as the clock wound down.

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According to some critiques, the last play should have been called out as it was unethical, giving the Broncos another go at it. But the referees did not feel the same. Roger Staubach attempted the move for the very first time in 1975 and named it ‘Hail Mary’, leading the Cowboys to win over the Minnesota Vikings.

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