Byner took a handoff, powered past the Broncos’ line, and headed for the goal line to tie the game. But he was stripped of the ball at the two-yard line, and the Browns lost.

Byner’s name is forever linked with that play, known simply as “The Fumble.” Browns fans couldn’t forgive Byner, and after one more season Cleveland traded him to Washington.

But that’s not the end of Earnest Byner’s story.

This week’s Bible passage: Psalm 73:21-28

This episode originally appeared as Weekly Strength 4.05: Tough Topics — Failure on Throwing Mountains.

Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)

Other resources:

• Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for Men
• Mike Hatch’s book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel
• Relational men’s discipleship programs: CLC