Dec 20, 2010 5:00 PM

Gallery: Tecmo Bowl Fans Bring NFL Highlights to Life

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2009: Colts Stun Patriots in Fourth Quarter ------------------------------------------- After the New England Patriots made a controversial to go for the first down on fourth and 1 — and were denied — the Colts came right back and took the lead for good on a Reggie Wayne touchdown catch in the back of the end zone.
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2010: David Garrard's Hail Mary Touchdown Pass ---------------------------------------------- Needing a miracle last-second touchdown to defeat the Houston Texans, Jacksonville quarterback David Garrard heaved a 60-yard prayer downfield that was deflected and caught for an amazing touchdown. And as good as the play was, announcer Gus Johnson's call was even better.

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2009: Santonio Holmes' Super Bowl–Winning Touchdown Catch --------------------------------------------------------- With the Arizona Cardinals seeking their first Super Bowl championship, the Pittsburgh Steelers promptly dashed those dreams as wide receiver Santonio Holmes made a spectacular touchdown grab in the corner of the end zone to seal the sixth Super Bowl win in Steelers franchise history.
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2010: Tracy Porter's Interception Return for Touchdown ------------------------------------------------------ Peyton Manning and the Colts were seeking Indianapolis' second Super Bowl win, but the New Orleans Saints were a team of destiny, best exemplified by this Tracy Porter interception return for a touchdown that denied the Colts a chance to tie the game and force overtime. Instead, Saints fans got the party started on Bourbon Street.

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1991: Miami's Comeback Win Over Florida State --------------------------------------------- Say what you will about The U, but this epic comeback victory over then-No. 1 Florida State solidified the Hurricanes' status as the top team in the country, and Miami went on to a share of the 1991 National Championship by season's end.
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2004: Peyton Manning Sets All-Time Single-Season Touchdown Mark --------------------------------------------------------------- With Colts quarterback Peyton Manning needing two touchdown passes to break Dan Marino's single-season record, Manning not only broke the record but led his team to a thrilling overtime win over the San Diego Chargers.

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Sometimes, the real thing just isn't good enough. For several years, a small group of dedicated football enthusiasts have taken to their *Tecmo Bowl* (NES) or *Tecmo Super Bowl* (SNES) emulators and devoted themselves to quick videogame re-enactments of actual NFL and NCAA highlights. The results, especially when paired up with the actual TV or radio call, can be pure lo-fi genius. Here are some of our favorites. __Above:__ DeSean Jackson's Game-Winning Punt Return for Touchdown ------------------------------------------------------- Though the Giants led 28-10 in the fourth quarter, Michael Vick and the Eagles stormed back Sunday afternoon to tie the game at 31 all. Then, as time expired, Eagles returner DeSean Jackson took this Matt Dodge punt all the way to the house as time expired for a thrilling 38-31 win at the New Meadowlands Stadium, putting Philadelphia firmly in command of the NFC East.

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