Mark Gastineau vs New England Patriots
The sack that sparked a collapse.
Mark Gastineau was a defensive end for the New York Jets. In the 1986 AFC Divisional Playoff, he was flagged for roughing the passer after hitting Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar seconds after a pass, contributing to a Jets collapse.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Mark Gastineau
- Team affiliation
- New York Jets (1979–1988)
- Position
- Defensive End
- Nickname
- The Dream Street Strangler
- Division
- AFC East
Lore & Background
In the 1986 AFC Divisional Playoff, the Jets led the Cleveland Browns 20–10 in the 4th quarter. Mark Gastineau hammered Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar seconds after he released a pass, drawing a roughing the passer penalty. The Browns rallied to force overtime and won 23–20 early in the game's second overtime.
Reader's Guide
The game ended 'early in the game's second overtime,' not single overtime. The entry should reflect that the game went to a second overtime.
Did You Know?
- The 1986 Jets lost their last five regular-season games but still made the playoffs as the top Wild Card.
- Mark Gastineau's roughing the passer penalty in the divisional playoff is infamous in Jets history.
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