The original and most famous NFL “Double Doink” happened on January 6, 2019 , in the NFC Wild Card game between the Chicago Bears and the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field in Chicago.

What the Double Doink Was

  • It was a last-second 43-yard field goal attempt by Bears kicker Cody Parkey that would have won the playoff game.
  • The kick was partially tipped at the line, hit the left upright , then the crossbar , and bounced back into the field of play instead of going through, creating the “double” doink off the posts.
  • The miss sealed a 16–15 Eagles win and ended the Bears’ season despite their strong 12–4 record.

Why It’s Called “Double Doink”

  • The word “doink” refers to the percussive sound when the ball hits the goal post.
  • The phrase “Double Doink” stuck after broadcaster Cris Collinsworth said on the NBC broadcast that the Bears’ season was going to end on a “double doink” as replays showed it hitting both upright and crossbar.

Lasting Legacy and Later References

  • The play became one of the most replayed and memed moments in recent NFL playoff history, especially among Bears and Eagles fans.
  • The term “double doink” has since been reused for similar kicks, including a 2019 Harrison Butker extra point in Chicago and a 2022 Wil Lutz long field goal that also hit upright then crossbar and missed.

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