Belichick said talking about the pictures of plays hanging in the walls inside Gillette stadium "we tell the players we dont care if you scored 5 TDs, if we lose the game your picture wont go up. If there was ever a picture from a losing game that would go up on the wall it would be this play"
I will be using this video to teach my students the Pythagorean Theorem. They love football! What a great way to teach the concept and keep them engaged! Go Ben!
2:15 "... 84 hit him. 84?? Tight end??" Love that quote. Utter surprise. Ben Watson was awesome on the Pats, now we get to see what his little brother can do. Welcome to New England, Asa.
It was a tremendous effort by Watson. Hats off to him. Rod Smith had a similar type of play a year earlier in Denver against Carolina chasing down Peppers on a length of the field interception return 😮
I hate the Patriots, and I was always a huge Champ Bailey fan back in the day, but I just replayed the hell outta that tackle! The crash and "Ooooomf!" played over and over again was like music to my ears. That's how you hit a guy! Mad respect for Mr. Watson! 100% effort on every play!
We met Ben at an FCA meeting a couple of years ago in NJ. Nice person and life changing story. Check out the Larry Allen video about hustle: 6-3, 325 lbs catches a linebacker from a dead start.
I dont care if you like the patriots or not, this shit was impressive. Champ bailey was one of the fastest corners in the league an watson ran him down from the opposite side of the field and knocked him out of bounds and swatted the ball out inside the 1 yard line. Give credit where credits due
Agreed. I loved Bailey back in the day, but Watson just personified "all out effort, and never quit (on the play)" with that superb display of athletics. Major kudos to him. Not to mention the "Oof" when they collide is so fucking satisfying!
i can only imagine how Champ Bailey felt --total Nirvana heading for that end zone with an absolute pick 6 going through his mind confident in his speed and skill there's not a person on earth capable of catching him and then *BOOM* like getting hit by a Kenworth Truck
In the part of the clip after Bruschii talks about Ben running 120 yards to get him....they show the skycam view of the whole thing in real speed. This is where you can appreciate the chasedown. Those last 10 yards were incredible. He found a new gear with 10 yards to go and accelerated like a boost on a car. Pretty amazing play.
This is one of my favorite plays of all time. Pure effort. Pure determination. ... And speed, pure speed. Who would have ever though a tight end would cover that much distance that quickly?
One of the plays of my childhood, one of the first plays I remember as a young pats fan (born 2000). Was drunk a few nights ago and memory of it brought tears to my eyes, talking about how beautiful life is. A moment I’ll never forget
@@mattieaflo And yet the Broncos blew up 6 Super Bowls, and Brady got about 7 of them. But hey, pathetic haters always gonna hate for whatever petty, juvenile reason.
I've known about this play for a long time, but I didn't know Benjamin Watson was the guy in it! I just heard my Ravens signed him so I wanted to see some highlights and I find out he did this?! What a freaking cool guy.
Bro if you pause at 1:50 you can see that Bailey's body is fully out of bounds before he has passed the plane of the goal line. At that point the ball has been fumbled and is to the left of bailey, so how could he possibly have fumbled it through the end zone? Key word is THROUGH. I mean I wasn't the best at geometry but I don't see how it can be anything but out at the 1 yard line.
@@decievedthem9589 Champs foot is clearly in bounds as the ball starts to come lose. Your time stamp literally shows that hahahahahahaha. Watch it in .25 speed. He is in bounds as the ball comes lose. How high were you when you made this comment?
+Darius Phillips No, you have to be aware of where you are on the field and always PROTECT THE BALL UNTIL YOU CROSS THE GOAL LINE. He dropped the ball at the perfect moment for Watson to hit it loose.
+G Sici Well you're always gonna know where you are on the field. But you still have to keep running because as I said, you don't know who's behind you because you're not looking behind you.
The next day, a local newspaper reporter had a good comment about this play. He said that no one was expecting Ben to prevent it and had Bailey scored, the LAST thing ANYONE in the world would've demanded is, "Where was Ben Watson on that play?" A great example of playing with pride and giving 100% just because.
I'll go to my grave saying that should of been called a touchback...Bailey has the ball in his right arm and when Watson levels him his left foot hits the pylon and the ball takes a slight forward trajectory. Pats ball on the 20.
If they had the million different replay angles they have today 15 years later, it might have been called a touchback...Changed the entire game. If Brady had just taken a sack and Vinatieri hits a short FG, its 10-9 after 3 quarters and not 17-6!
As a Raider fan, I thought this was a great play. I know this is what it is: a great “effort play.” I believe this represents life. When it looks like you’re in a deep ditch full of setbacks and feel like you’re stuck, you keep grinding anyways and there will come a time where things will look up when you least expect it. Also this play really means a lot to me because it reminds me of my 255 lb Defensive Tackle ass sprinting 55-60 yards after a blocked punt and dive on the ball in the end zone for a TD. “I could of dogged it too and nobody would of said anything about it. I took it as a challenge for myself!!”
I think the telling point is at the 1:50 mark. Hit the pause button there. Notice that the ball is out and Bailey's foot has not contacted the pylon. Now take a straightedge and align it with the pylon. The ball is clearly and fully visible on the left side of the straight edge. There is even a little room to spare. This indicates that the ball went out of bounds before crossing the endzone. Thus, the correct ruling was made in this situation.
That play was absolutely awesome. Shows determination and the will to never ever give up. Benjamin Watson came back to the Patriots in 2019 and then got cut.. I wish they would have kept him
That replay at 2:00 in, WOW. And I found is only bc of what he said about the Ferguson racial demonstrations and divide. Whoooh what a run. I've seriously watched this a couple dozen times.
Watch Troy Brown #80 effort also. Troy put a lot of effort also and deserves credit also for continuing the chase because at 3:00 the Denver blocker turns his attention to #80 which frees up a lane for #84 to torpedo Champ Bailey. That's what the Patriots means when they say everyone is important. Each player doing their job has a cumulative effect.
Happy retirement to you Ben Watson! Thank you for coming back to New England when you knew we needed a tight end! And playing on a torn Achilles most of the season? Sir you are an absolute beast, happy retirement!
I remember watching this play when I was just a kid and still think about it from time to time. Had to look it up after watching that Metcalf chase down
ben-t No because that would mean that Ben Watson was a tackle and he saved the TD. There should have been an apostrophe S on Watson. Meaning it was Watson's tackle which saved the TD.
I never understood that mentality of pictures of only victories.. Even behind victories there are bad efforts and plays, and not every losing effort has just bad moments... Its the meaning great plays convey and get remembered by those who look back on it..
Yep, never seen that picture on the wall at Gillette....but it deserves to be there! Unlike when Adam Vinatieri ran down Herschel Walker (who was slowing down when he got caught) in 1996, Champ was still going in a full out sprint when Big Ben Watson arrived on scene. Now THAT is FAST!
Just love this. And credit to John Lynch - while the rest of the Denver D are (quite rightly) congratulating Bailey on sealing the win, Lynch turns to give Watson some credit.
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"84? A tight end?!"
Still the greatest effort play I've ever seen.
Up there with Don Beebe of the Buffalo Bills in SuperBowl XXVII.
Belichick said talking about the pictures of plays hanging in the walls inside Gillette stadium "we tell the players we dont care if you scored 5 TDs, if we lose the game your picture wont go up. If there was ever a picture from a losing game that would go up on the wall it would be this play"
@@jamiemcdonald4279 we all saw the video, no need to repeat it dummy
Trey no need to call him dummy. Be nice and polite
Cuseball121 is it still the best effort play in your opinion 4 years later?
Ben Watson spoke at our church a few years ago. Incredible football player and stand up guy
Fumble out of the endzone = touchback.
I ain’t a patriots fan (nor will I ever be lol) but I have to admit this was one of the greatest plays ever by Ben Watson
I Definitely Agree 100%.. Hands Down #1
Facts I’m still amazed whenever I watch this clip
I will be using this video to teach my students the Pythagorean Theorem. They love football! What a great way to teach the concept and keep them engaged! Go Ben!
Haha it was what I was thinking of as I watched the video.
My math teacher showed us this video to teach us that! :D
my teacher did that too
first thoughts I had were about trigonometry, related rates, and optimization.
@@vincentporras4146 related rates and optimization dont relate to this situation. stop trying to sound smart.
2:15 "... 84 hit him. 84?? Tight end??"
Love that quote. Utter surprise. Ben Watson was awesome on the Pats, now we get to see what his little brother can do. Welcome to New England, Asa.
Who’s here after watching DK Metcalf chase down on Baker
Yep! Haha
First thing I thought of.
DK made a great play for sure, but this play was another level. Never say die.
checkin in :)
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Wow even 12 years on this stands out. The effort, the commitment and the sheer will is flipping OP. One of the best defensive plays I've ever seen.
Still stands out 19 years (!) later.
I remember watching this play and to this day I still say that was a touchback. Ball went over the pylon and through the corner of the end zone
wrong
I agree, it should've been a touch back and Patriots ball. Still one of greatest plays ever.
That is why people call you the most absolute dumbarse in the history of all humankind. Haha
Definitely a touchback
@@Slipknot5301 No, you're wrong. That should've been ruled as a touchback, so cut the bullshit.
Here after Watson announced his retirement... man, what a play
i'm a Broncos fan and I think Watson's effort is one of the greatest plays I've ever seen.
It was a tremendous effort by Watson. Hats off to him. Rod Smith had a similar type of play a year earlier in Denver against Carolina chasing down Peppers on a length of the field interception return 😮
Welcome back Ben Watson!
I love the Champ Bailey gets absolutely destroyed for slowing down at the end. Hashtag Ben Watson for president
Still to this day that play gives me chills and a smile always comes up and it's 2022 😩😀
I am a broncos fan. I will remember this play for the rest of my life
The single greatest rundown in NFL history.
best hustle play of all time
I hate the Patriots, and I was always a huge Champ Bailey fan back in the day, but I just replayed the hell outta that tackle!
The crash and "Ooooomf!" played over and over again was like music to my ears. That's how you hit a guy!
Mad respect for Mr. Watson! 100% effort on every play!
I just came here from reddit after reading the best description ever.
"Damn he came in there like the Spanish Inquisition"
😂
Congratulations on a hell of a career Ben Watson. You will always be loved by NE Fans because of this!
We met Ben at an FCA meeting a couple of years ago in NJ. Nice person and life changing story. Check out the Larry Allen video about hustle: 6-3, 325 lbs catches a linebacker from a dead start.
Who here just rewatched this video because the Patriots just signed Ben Watson again?
Me! The memories 🤩
Haha me. That should have been a touchback by the way, fumble through the endzone.
@@jamiemcdonald4279 Yes, even some Denver fans now acknowledge that they got lucky that the refs messed up that call in their favor.
@@jenl.9980 Memories for sure. After watching Ben Watson videos, RUclips lured me in to watch 3 more hours of Tom Brady videos.
Yup.... now we get to see some old man hustle from him this season... can't wait!
I dont care if you like the patriots or not, this shit was impressive. Champ bailey was one of the fastest corners in the league an watson ran him down from the opposite side of the field and knocked him out of bounds and swatted the ball out inside the 1 yard line. Give credit where credits due
Agreed. I loved Bailey back in the day, but Watson just personified "all out effort, and never quit (on the play)" with that superb display of athletics. Major kudos to him.
Not to mention the "Oof" when they collide is so fucking satisfying!
Should have been ruled a fumble out of the endzone resulting in a touchback giving the Pats the ball at the 20 yard line.
@@jamiemcdonald4279 yes it should've
I give him credit for trying but if Champ didn't act like an idiot and jog from the 30 yard line on Watson wouldn't have even gotten close.
Austin Michael Probably out of breath like damn that would kill me half way let alone the whole field
That unfortunately happened in a losing effort but I to this very day will never forget that play.
Still my favorite play in NFL history.
As a fan of football, you gotta love the effort and no quit on this play
i can only imagine how Champ Bailey felt --total Nirvana heading for that end zone with an absolute pick 6 going through his mind confident in his speed and skill there's not a person on earth capable of catching him and then *BOOM* like getting hit by a Kenworth Truck
This is the comment haha
In the part of the clip after Bruschii talks about Ben running 120 yards to get him....they show the skycam view of the whole thing in real speed. This is where you can appreciate the chasedown. Those last 10 yards were incredible. He found a new gear with 10 yards to go and accelerated like a boost on a car. Pretty amazing play.
Even as a Broncos fan you have to love the hustle and the pure grit. And it was from a great guy.
This is one of my favorite plays of all time. Pure effort. Pure determination. ... And speed, pure speed. Who would have ever though a tight end would cover that much distance that quickly?
One of the plays of my childhood, one of the first plays I remember as a young pats fan (born 2000). Was drunk a few nights ago and memory of it brought tears to my eyes, talking about how beautiful life is. A moment I’ll never forget
I remember this play. It was incredible! Just came out of no where and blew him up!
But then the Broncos blew the Patriots up…as usual what they do to the, in the playoffs…Brady or no Brady.
@@mattieaflo And yet the Broncos blew up 6 Super Bowls, and Brady got about 7 of them. But hey, pathetic haters always gonna hate for whatever petty, juvenile reason.
I've known about this play for a long time, but I didn't know Benjamin Watson was the guy in it! I just heard my Ravens signed him so I wanted to see some highlights and I find out he did this?! What a freaking cool guy.
That saving tackle lives in my head rent free
When I heard ppl saying DK Metcalf’s chasedown was the best, I was like nawwwww they don’t know about Ben Watson 💪💯
Ben, LMAO you will forever be the man for this one play! THE KANG!
Champ fumbles through the endzone. Should be touchback, NE ball.
Bro if you pause at 1:50 you can see that Bailey's body is fully out of bounds before he has passed the plane of the goal line. At that point the ball has been fumbled and is to the left of bailey, so how could he possibly have fumbled it through the end zone? Key word is THROUGH. I mean I wasn't the best at geometry but I don't see how it can be anything but out at the 1 yard line.
@@decievedthem9589 Champs foot is clearly in bounds as the ball starts to come lose. Your time stamp literally shows that hahahahahahaha. Watch it in .25 speed. He is in bounds as the ball comes lose. How high were you when you made this comment?
I will go to my grave believing this was a touchback
Would of been so legendary if it ended up being a touchback.
Maybe the greatest video ever
That's why you should always run full speed. Don't know who's behind you
+Darius Phillips No, you have to be aware of where you are on the field and always PROTECT THE BALL UNTIL YOU CROSS THE GOAL LINE. He dropped the ball at the perfect moment for Watson to hit it loose.
+G Sici Well you're always gonna know where you are on the field. But you still have to keep running because as I said, you don't know who's behind you because you're not looking behind you.
I've made 20+ down field tackles in a season and I played Defensive end I always ran super hard
How do you know he was not running full speed?
You could definitely see him start jogging at about the 8 or so yard line. He pulled up because he thought that he was home free and got rocked.
The next day, a local newspaper reporter had a good comment about this play. He said that no one was expecting Ben to prevent it and had Bailey scored, the LAST thing ANYONE in the world would've demanded is, "Where was Ben Watson on that play?"
A great example of playing with pride and giving 100% just because.
Better than dk Metcalf chase down hands down
yeah it was. DKs was pretty amazing though
This is the best thing I’ve ever seen and always will be.
I'll go to my grave saying that should of been called a touchback...Bailey has the ball in his right arm and when Watson levels him his left foot hits the pylon and the ball takes a slight forward trajectory. Pats ball on the 20.
It 100% without a doubt is a touchback. Refs were sleeping.
If they had the million different replay angles they have today 15 years later, it might have been called a touchback...Changed the entire game. If Brady had just taken a sack and Vinatieri hits a short FG, its 10-9 after 3 quarters and not 17-6!
Nope. Out at the 1
i hate the patriots and I agree
I’ve been a Pats fan my whole life. Watson’s is the only jersey I own. This is why.
As a Raider fan, I thought this was a great play. I know this is what it is: a great “effort play.” I believe this represents life. When it looks like you’re in a deep ditch full of setbacks and feel like you’re stuck, you keep grinding anyways and there will come a time where things will look up when you least expect it.
Also this play really means a lot to me because it reminds me of my 255 lb Defensive Tackle ass sprinting 55-60 yards after a blocked punt and dive on the ball in the end zone for a TD. “I could of dogged it too and nobody would of said anything about it. I took it as a challenge for myself!!”
1 of thee most amazing plays and hustlers you'll ever see in sports!!
I think the telling point is at the 1:50 mark. Hit the pause button there. Notice that the ball is out and Bailey's foot has not contacted the pylon. Now take a straightedge and align it with the pylon. The ball is clearly and fully visible on the left side of the straight edge. There is even a little room to spare. This indicates that the ball went out of bounds before crossing the endzone. Thus, the correct ruling was made in this situation.
Rich Eisens interview with Ben Watson sent me here.It was worth it!
I remember that play like it was yesterday
Outstanding
That touchdown was great and can't believe he saved that tackle
Watson's rundown was still better than DK's
Still the greatest effort play I’ve ever seen.
Ben Watson was fast as f*%k when he was younger. He had wide receiver speed as a tight end.
That play was absolutely awesome. Shows determination and the will to never ever give up. Benjamin Watson came back to the Patriots in 2019 and then got cut.. I wish they would have kept him
Watson was a great Patriot
That replay at 2:00 in, WOW. And I found is only bc of what he said about the Ferguson racial demonstrations and divide. Whoooh what a run. I've seriously watched this a couple dozen times.
And then it looks like he even picked up speed last 20 yards or so
Infinitely more impressive than DK metcalf did vs. Arizona.
Especially considering Watson isn't nearly as fast as DK
Who's here after DK Metcalf ran down Budda Baker tonight?
Quit begging for likes
A truly remarkable play. Thats as good as it gets.
Awesome play from Ben Watson...simply awesome...
Two hard working DAWGS from UGA!
oh my gosh this is the most insane hustle ive ever seen!
Lmao I love the Broncos reactions
I hope Watson has a monster year for the Saints. My two favorite teams.
Holy Shit. Outstanding job Ben.
Greatest non touchdown football play ever.
Watch Troy Brown #80 effort also. Troy put a lot of effort also and deserves credit also for continuing the chase because at 3:00 the Denver blocker turns his attention to #80 which frees up a lane for #84 to torpedo Champ Bailey. That's what the Patriots means when they say everyone is important. Each player doing their job has a cumulative effect.
Happy retirement to you Ben Watson! Thank you for coming back to New England when you knew we needed a tight end! And playing on a torn Achilles most of the season? Sir you are an absolute beast, happy retirement!
I was 9 when this happened. I’ll never forget it
Congrats on having Twins! You're a great player and I'm glad you're playing for da Who Dat nation!
The ABSOLUTE BEST play in a loss ! Welcome Back Home Ben Watson !!!!!
Welcome backk 💪💯
I remember watching this play when I was just a kid and still think about it from time to time. Had to look it up after watching that Metcalf chase down
Who else here after seeing DK chase down Budda Baker?🤣
Quit begging for likes
@@KevyB. u mad cause u ain’t comment first?🤣🤦🏽♂️
HOLY FUCK man i wish this video went on for like 30 mins i love this clip so much
Welcome back Ben!
Love the no losing games pictures on the wall policy, even for great plays. Most people probably wouldn’t even remember the outcome at a glance
Wow, like Don Beebe chasing down Leon Lett late in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXVII, a play that so many people will also never forget.
Still one of the plays i remember best and i am no Patriots fan. The world was awestruck when Ben came into frame out of nowhere going 30 mph
Ben, You sir are..................The MAN
If that's not pure heart and grit right there I'm not sure what is.
Do you mean touchdown-saving tackle...
No there should be a comma after tackle "Benjamin Watson tackle, saving touchdown."
ben-t
No because that would mean that Ben Watson was a tackle and he saved the TD. There should have been an apostrophe S on Watson. Meaning it was Watson's tackle which saved the TD.
are you guys really getting into a grammatical argument over a great hustle play?
Yeah when I first read it I was like huh? He saved a tackle by getting a touchdown?
Yeah He Ment!
Who here after DK metcalf
yup
Quit begging for likes
@@KevyB. never
Here because of DK!
Larry allen did it better
@@unpricedhydra3492 Probably true considering LA's size. I lean towards Watson because he's he's a great man. DK is third in the group for sure.
i wanna know what lynch said to watson at 1:25.....
"Real shit, where the fuck did you come from?"
@@ThisisSpartaRofl Pretty much lol
"Bro...."
Come on, man.
Who is here bc he just announced he is retiring
He’s back with NE
Who's here after the DK Metcalf highlight play tonight?
Quit begging for likes
Awesome play, awesome dude
and this is how he got his 86 in madden. what a play, what an effort. will never forget it.
And what makes it even better is that the Patriots defense held them to a field goal.
No they didn't. Anderson ran it in for a touchdown on the very next play.
psych, nigga
You thought!
That play defines the Patriot way. Thank you BW & welcome back.
I never understood that mentality of pictures of only victories.. Even behind victories there are bad efforts and plays, and not every losing effort has just bad moments... Its the meaning great plays convey and get remembered by those who look back on it..
That. Was. AWESOME!
I like this dude Ben Watson.
Yep, never seen that picture on the wall at Gillette....but it deserves to be there!
Unlike when Adam Vinatieri ran down Herschel Walker (who was slowing down when he got caught) in 1996, Champ was still going in a full out sprint when Big Ben Watson arrived on scene. Now THAT is FAST!
As a bronco fan I'm not even mad. This dude is crazy fast!
Just love this. And credit to John Lynch - while the rest of the Denver D are (quite rightly) congratulating Bailey on sealing the win, Lynch turns to give Watson some credit.
As a lifelong Patriots fan I will never be understand why the Pats traded Ben Watson.
He was a talented and liked teammate by all who knew him.