need the mph on this @JoeMontana 53-yard run @NextGenStats https://t.co/D7CD70HBfr Via @NFL on X

What happened: The NFL recently highlighted Joe Montana's career-long 53-yard run during the 1984 postseason against the New York Giants. The scramble remains a signature highlight for the Hall of Famer, showcasing an athletic gear that often gets overlooked in historical debates about his play style.

Why it matters: While Montana is famous for his precision in the West Coast system, his ability to extend plays with his legs was a nightmare for the Giants defense. This run proves he was the original dual-threat prototype long before the modern era made it a requirement for the position. Is he still the standard? Am I wrong?

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