One of the most egregious mistakes in football is when a player drops the ball before crossing the goal line. In 2025 alone, there have already been two such instances of players celebrating too early before scoring.

In back-to-back weeks, no less. Still, not all goal-line gaffes are created equal. Here are the players with the worst fumbles before crossing the goal line.

Arizona Cardinals : Emari Demercado

The Cardinals' running back was so close to completing a 72-yard touchdown that could've sealed a victory for Arizona. Instead, Demercado's drop at the goal line gave the Tennessee Titans an opening to close the 15-point gap and secure their first win of the season.

Demercado's drop will be hard to top this season. It's also likely to be looked back on as the highlight in a ser

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