The Super Bowl is always a yearly event that captivates not just NFL fans, but the entire planet. While the biggest plays and moments are often remembered and celebrated, there are also many forgotten plays that have made a huge difference in the outcome of the game.

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These plays may not have received the same level of recognition, but they were just as important in determining the final score. These forgotten plays have played a crucial role in shaping the history of the Super Bowl. In this article, we will take a look at some of these plays and the impact they had on the game.

10 Super Bowl XXXVI: Kurt Warner To Ricky Proehl

Super Bowl XXXVI was a battle between the underdog New England Patriots, led by a young Tom Brady, taking on a presumed future dynasty in 'The Greatest Show on Turf', St. Louis Rams. For the majority of the game, the underdogs were winning, but the fourth saw an offensive masterclass by Kurt Warner.

The Rams scored 14 unanswered in the fourth to tie the game at 17, with Warner throwing a touchdown pass to Proehl with just 1:30 remaining on the clock. Sadly, the Rams' heroics were mostly forgotten, as Brady led a dive capped off by an Adam Vinatieri field goal to win the game.

9 Super Bowl XLI: Cedric Benson Fumble

Super Bowl XLI was a bit of a hectic game, as the Indianapolis Colts came from behind, mostly thanks to Peyton Manning, as they defeated the Chicago Bears 29-17. However, the game itself was extremely messy and featured a combined eight turnovers, with most coming early in the game.

However, the most impactful turnover came with Chicago driving down the field in the second quarter, leading 14-6. With the momentum on their side, and driving into Colts' territory, Cedric Benson fumbled, and the Colts regained possession. The Bears went on to score just three more points, as they lost the momentum, and later, the game.

8 Super Bowl XXXV: Ron Dixon Takes It To The House

Super Bowl XXXV was mostly a one-sided beatdown, as the all-time great Baltimore Ravens defense destroyed the New York Giants. However, most fans forget that for a small amount of time, there seemed to be hope for the underdogs.

Trailing 17-0, kick returned Ron Dixon took a kickoff return to the house for the first Giants' touchdown, giving them life. This play was instantly forgotten, as the Ravens' Jermaine Lewis got a kickoff return of their own the following play, to make it a 17-point lead once again. They went on to win 34-7.

7 Super Bowl LIII: Wide Left

Super Bowl LIII is essentially the football version of a Rorschach test. Some NFL fans saw the worst, and most boring championship game ever, as the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams combined for 16 points. Others saw the game as a thrilling, and rare defensive affair for the modern era.

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Likely the only memorable part of this game to most fans was Tom Brady leading a touchdown drive with seven minutes to go, to essentially seal the win. However, most forget the Rams actually got another possession and even drove down the field to Greg Zurlein up for a field goal to make it a one-score game. Instead, he missed wide left with little time on the clock, and the Patriots won 13-3.

6 Super Bowl III: Wide Open Jimmy Orr

Super Bowl III is known as one of the biggest upsets in the sport's history, as the New York Jets, led by quarterback Joe Namath, upset the 19-point favorite Baltimore Colts. The underdogs won 16-7, but the game had many, many forgotten blown plays.

The biggest moment came near the second quarter, as Earl Morrall threw an interception to Jim Hudson. The issue is, Jimmy Orr was wide open near the endzone, but didn't even get a look. Given how close this game ended, this has to be a regrettable moment for Morrall and the Colts.

5 Super Bowl XLII: Asante Samuel Drop

Oh, Super Bowl XLII. The New England Patriots were prevented from going undefeated by the underdog New York Giants led by Eli Manning, as he led a game-winning drive with seconds to go, to win 17-14.

However, before the drive even got started, Manning threw the ball right at Patriots' cornerback Asante Samuel. All he had to do was catch it, but he didn't. Samuel dropped the game-winning interception, leading to Manning leading the touchdown drive to ice the game.

4 Super Bowl XXXVII: Ricky Proehl's Bad Luck

If there's a single player who's been most impacted by Tom Brady, it might be Ricky Proehl. Just two years after the wide receiver tied the game in the Super Bowl for the St. Louis Rams, he did the same for the Carolina Panthers.

In Super Bowl XXXVII, Proehl tied the game with a 12-yard touchdown catch from Jake Delhomme with just over a minute to go. Sadly for the pass catcher, Brady led another game-winning drive, with the game again being decided by a last-second Adam Vinatieri field goal to win 32-29.

3 Super Bowl XXXIV: Steve McNair's Scramble

The 2000 edition of the Super Bowl is mostly defined by the last play. The Tennessee Titans were just one-yard short of tying the game, but time expired, and the St. Louis Rams led by Kurt Warner won the game 23-16.

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However, while everyone remembers the game ending on the goal line, few remember how the Titans got there. Facing third and five, quarterback Steve McNair was nearly sacked by three Rams defenders, but was able to scramble, and complete a pass to Kevin Dyson to get to the red zone. Sadly for Titans fans, they know the story from there.

2 Super Bowl XLIX: Jermaine Kearse Juggle Catch

Super Bowl XLIX was a battle for the ages, as the New England Patriots rallied to defeat the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. However, the game is mostly remembered for its final few plays, as coach Pete Carroll decided against running Marshawn Lynch on the goal line. Instead, he tabbed Russell Wilson to make a game-winning touchdown pass, and instead threw an interception.

Most fans don't remember how the Seahawks got down to the red zone, though. With a minute to go, Wilson threw a jump ball to Jermaine Kearse, who was guarded by Malcolm Butler. Despite heavy hand fighting, the receiver somehow made the juggle catch. Sadly for Kearse, Butler got the last laugh, as he made ended the game with an interception.

1 Super Bowl LI: Julio Jones Heroics

Super Bowl LI is defined by a single score: 28-3. Despite the Atlanta Falcons holding a tremendous lead, they choked the New England Patriots, who went on to win in overtime 34-28. However, Julio Jones nearly single-handedly prevented the comeback.

Winning 28-20, Matt Ryan completed an incredible pass to Jones, who made a toe-tap catch to get to the Patriots' 22-yard line. At that point, they could've just run a few run plays to take time off the clock and get a game-sealing field goal. Instead, a few sacks and penalties later, they were out of range, and Tom Brady led a game-tying drive.