What is the longest sack in NFL history?

[weswelker#83]

The longest sack in NFL history was 29 yards. In 1972, Miami Dolphins QB Bob Griese was sacked for a 29 yard loss in Super Bowl VI by Dallas Cowboys DT Bob Lilly.


That record was tied on Dec 18, 2011 when Denver QB Tim Tebow was sacked by New England Patriot's LB Rob Ninkovich for a 29 yard loss.

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This wasn't a sack, but it would have been the record had it been.

 

[PATRIOTSFANINPA]

Whew,that was scary......

At first glance I thought the thread title was

"who has the longest sac in NFL History?"

 

[ausbacker]

When did Mark Sanchez make the switch from 33 to 6?

 

[The Brandon Five]

 

[Patriots Nation NY]

 

[juny]

what an awesome play. i wish he didn't turn into a complete turd at the end of his stay in NE.

 

[NinjaZX6R]

I believe the Tebow sack either tied the longest record sack or was 1-2 yards short.

 

[Joker]

I don't know about the NFL but in the NBA it's gotta be that center, Greg Oden...I mean, did you ever see those leaked cell phone pictures??? DYAM....

 

[NinjaZX6R]

I don't know about the NFL but in the NBA it's gotta be that center, Greg Oden...I mean, did you ever see those leaked cell phone pictures??? DYAM....

Love Greg Oden. He nearly brought my university a National title. Sadly an injury bust in the NBA.

Also...why are you looking at his sack......

 

[Joker]

trying to relive my youth...to relieve my old age

 

[NinjaZX6R]

trying to relive my youth...to relieve my old age

TMI..lol...

 

[cmasspatsfan]

I believe the Tebow sack either tied the longest record sack or was 1-2 yards short.

I dont believe you read the first post in this thread

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I dont believe you read the first post in this thread

Sadly, per the Gamebook available at patriots.com:

4-17-NE 37 (2:29) (Shotgun) T.Tebow sacked at DEN 35 for -28 yards (R.Ninkovich)

 

[NinjaZX6R]

I dont believe you read the first post in this thread

Quickly read it. My bad.

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Whew,that was scary......

At first glance I thought the thread title was

"who has the longest sac in NFL History?"

We have photographic evidence that is one record Brett L. Favre does not hold.

 

[Seacoast Fan]

Thanks for this thread.
When the Tebow sack happened, I said, That has to be the longest sack I have ever seen, I wonder what the record is for that.
I have been watching pro football for over 35 years, and can't recall seeing a longer one.

I also wish the thread wasn't hijacked by the "sac" jokes....who needs those images in one's mind

 

[goheels22002]

This thread ought to be "Rob Ninkovich Records Longest Sack in NFL History."

They should display his jersey in Canton and ask for Tim Tebow to donate his brain for making the dumbest play in NFL history.

After the game, Tebow said,

"First, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, ************, and my teammates for believing in me and in one another and for not blocking and for making me look like a total loser."