NFL Network's list of Joe Montana's greatest games.

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They listed two of his ten greatest games as being in a Chiefs uniform, which was kind of cool, but it may not be the two you would expect.

First, his Monday night noogie of Elway didn't make their list. I was all like "What?" That's been discussed as perhaps the best Monday Night game ever, and one of the best game endings ever, but it didn't make the list.

The #9 greatest game was the 1993 playoff win over Houston. I didn't recall, but Houston had won 11 straight games coming into that week, and it wasn't just their offense. Buddy Ryan was the coach, and their defense was really strong. If you recall, we were behind and came back to win that game.

As another bit of trivia on that #9 game, they showed a closeup of Montana's throwing elbow. Holy cow. It had a really big and nasty surgery scar, and it was all swollen and gnarly like some sort of swamp tree. It looked like it would've been quite painful.

Another key missing game was his 1993 playoff win over the Steelers. The guy made a fourth down touchdown pass to win the game in the playoffs, and it doesn't make the list? Wow.

The #3 greatest game you might guess, though they put it on the list more for being meaningful than for being a great Montana game. It was the game against the 49ers where Steve Young came in and got beaten mercilessly by the Chiefs during a big victory.

Any thoughts? I'm still kind of shocked that the Monday Night game wasn't on there.

[frazod]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Montana was retired in 1997. The game that was listed at #3 was the game in 1993 where KC's defense dominated and DT sacked Young in the end zone for a safety.

It was still awesome, though. San Francisco was favored (by a good margin, IIRC) and the Chiefs stomped the shit out of them. I remember all the talking heads sucking Young's dick before the game. The result of extremely satifying.

I hate Young.

As for the Montana/Young game, it may not mean as much to us as the Denver game, but I'm sure it meant more to Joe, who also hates Young.

[suzzer99]

I was at the Montana/Young game. When DT got the safety is one of the loudest times I've ever heard at Arrowhead.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by frazod

It was still awesome, though. San Francisco was favored (by a good margin, IIRC) and the Chiefs stomped the shit out of them. I remember all the talking heads sucking Young's dick before the game. The result of extremely satifying.

I hate Young.

As for the Montana/Young game, it may not mean as much to us as the Denver game, but I'm sure it meant more to Joe, who also hates Young.

Agree that it was awesome. Just pointing out that the 97 game wouldn't have been on the list since Montana was retired. I was at the game in 93 and it is one of the loudest games I have ever attended.

[frazod]

Originally Posted by suzzer99

I was at the Montana/Young game. When DT got the safety is one of the loudest times I've ever heard at Arrowhead.

I never got to see Montana play in person.

[frazod]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Agree that it was awesome. Just pointing out that the 97 game wouldn't have been on the list since Montana was retired. I was at the game in 93 and it is one of the loudest games I have ever attended.

The loudest game I ever attended was the '03 Chiefs/Broncos game. When Hall ran that return back for a touchdown I thought the concrete was going to explode.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by frazod

The loudest game I ever attended was the '03 Chiefs/Broncos game. When Hall ran that return back for a touchdown I thought the concrete was going to explode.

That play would actually make my top 3 loudest moments ever at Arrowhead. Our seats are in section 108 and Hall ran that punt back directly at us. Here is my top 3:

1. DT sack of Young in the end zone.
2. Hall punt return in '03.
3. Vanover punt return on Monday night vs. San Diego in overtime.

[dtebbe]

Originally Posted by frazod

The loudest game I ever attended was the '03 Chiefs/Broncos game. When Hall ran that return back for a touchdown I thought the concrete was going to explode.

#1 for me as well. I was SO lucky to be at that game!

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