Fitzpatrick’s Completion to Holland: The Third Most Improbable Completion of the Year

[anthonyvfrancis1989]

The football Gods are finally in our corner again!

This wasn’t the only notable play either; Gaskin’s touchdown reception was listed as the third most yards gained after the catch vs. expected yards after catch (53 YAC vs. 3 YAC expected), and Agholor’s touchdown reception was the most yards travelled on an offensive scoring play (117.8 yards).

 

[Joe Dolfan]

It's only the third, due to the ineptness of the DB and the anti-Dolphins bias. I mean, c'mon. His facemask was being jerked down and to the right, and he still completed the pass to the left sideline.

 

[anthonyvfrancis1989]

It's only the third, due to the ineptness of the DB and the anti-Dolphins bias. I mean, c'mon. His facemask was being jerked down and to the right, and he still completed the pass to the left sideline.

I would be interested to see the two passes that were calculated as more improbable this season.

 

[Canadianfishfan]

I don't care what anybody says... top ten pass of all time...

...in the history of mankind.

 

[Dan13Forever]

BS, it did not take the face ripping into account. Should be the top.

 

[lbmclean_nocal]

I don't care what anybody says... top ten pass of all time...

...in the history of mankind.

yes!!! sea of hands can eat a bag of dicks

 

[anthonyvfrancis1989]

BS, it did not take the face ripping into account. Should be the top.

I think you’re right there. It simply denotes “QB under pressure.” I am not sure that this accounts for the various forms of pressure that can take place; there is definitely a significant difference between a casual trot towards the sideline with a 300 lbs. man in pursuit, and a 300 lbs. man twisting your head around like Linda Blair in the Exorcist while you’re mid-throw.

 

[Yessir]

A truly unbelievable play

 

[greasyObnoxious]

did Mark Sanchez unretire and throw two passes?

 

[BenchFiedler]

I don't care what anybody says... top ten pass of all time...

...in the history of mankind.

History of Mankind and virtual Madden as well.

 

[PhinFan1968]

10% probability my ass...that's not taking into account the fact his facemask/helmet was 90 degrees off on his head and he couldn't even see the field...right BEFORE the throw.

I have NEVER seen such a ridiculous pass in my life!

Even Mahomes heaped praise on it:

 

[GrieseMarinoTua]

So who is Holland?

 

[MiamiFan85]

The facemask is not part of the calculation.

I think this is the most improbable play of the year for what it's worth. Fitz couldn't see at all, face was sideways, still out the ball where it needed to be.

If mahomes made that pass, I'm not sure anyone would have went to bed, they'd still be calling it the best play of all time.

 

[SCLSU Mud Dogs]

the other two have to be Hail Mary passes, right?

 

[C l u t c H 385]

Should be easy to hit an entire country...