The 2003 Carolina Panthers were built on toughness, and that showed with three Pro Bowl selections: running back Stephen Davis, defensive lineman Kris Jenkins, and punter Todd Sauerbrunn. But the biggest story may be who didn’t make it. Defensive end Mike Rucker led the entire NFL in sacks with 14.5 — and still didn’t get the Pro Bowl nod. It remains one of the most head-scratching snubs in Panthers history. #CarolinaPanthers #PanthersHistory #NFLProBowl #ProBowlSnub #MikeRucker #StephenDavis #C

@nflhistoric on Instagram: "Entering week 17 of the 2003 season, the 9-6 Vikings needed to topple the 3-12 Arizona Cardinals in order to claim their division. The 9-6 Packers had only beaten the Denver Broncos minutes before the end of the Vikings game to earn their 10th win of the year. With their season on the line, Josh McCown delivered the ball of a lifetime to Nate Poole, ending Minnesota’s season and sparking Paul Allen’s now-iconic commentary: “HE IS BEING MUGGED BY HIS CARDINAL TEAMMATES

longest outdoor field goal in league history 😯