National Give Something Away Day: A look back at some NFL turnovers

For one set of fans, it’s a nightmare. For the other, it’s a reason to celebrate, and for the neutral, it’s that unexpected moment that keeps things interesting. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s the turnover and we’re taking a look at the worst of them.

NFL turnovers

As you will see in the following clips, turnovers can occur at any moment of the game and without warning. What’s more, there’s nobody who’s immune. Whether we’re talking about a quarterback, cornerback, or running back, all it takes is a split second’s worth of loss of concentration and suddenly you’re chasing the ball you just had. From the biggest stars of the game right down the line, you just never know when your team’s world is about to be turned upside down because of an inexplicable error.

Here’s a recent one from the 2025 Super Bowl:

What’s worse than a turnover? A turnover in the Super Bowl!

Now, it’s one thing to give up the ball when you’re in the middle of mounting a comeback or trying to stop an opponent from starting theirs, but it’s a completely different ball game when that happens and you’re playing in the biggest game of all: The Super Bowl.

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