On this day five years ago, Mark Sanchez, Steve Gregory, and poor, poor Brandon Moore combined for one of the most recognizable blunders in NFL history.
The “Butt Fumble” is forever emblazoned in the memories of Patriots and Jets fans, for very different reasons. It represented the painful end of an era in New York, as Sanchez – already on his way out as the team’s starter – simply magnified the shortcomings of the team’s quarterback play. For Patriots fans, it remains the gift that keeps on giving.
Looking back on that Thanksgiving night, here are a few things that fans might have forgotten about the inimitable “Butt Fumble”:
It was simply the middle touchdown of an epic Patriots run: During the second quarter of the game (which was scoreless through the first 15 minutes), the Patriots ran up five unanswered touchdowns.