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Greatest comebacks in NFL history

The Colts' wild-card win ranks as one of the top comebacks in NFL history. Take a look back at the NFL's most thrilling wins.

The Colts came from 28 points behind to win 45-44. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: January 4, 2014

The Colts came from 28 points behind to win 45-44. (Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL)

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The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 35-24. (Ric Tapia/NFL)
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Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers: October 15, 2012

The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 35-24. (Ric Tapia/NFL)

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The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 34-30. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys: October 2, 2011

The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 34-30. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Tony Gutierrez
The Colts came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Championship 38-34. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
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New England Patriots vs. Indianpolis Colts: January 21, 2007

The Colts came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Championship 38-34. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Amy Sancetta
The 49ers came from 24 points behind to win the NFC Wild Card game 39-38. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
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New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers: January 5, 2003

The 49ers came from 24 points behind to win the NFC Wild Card game 39-38. (AP Photo/Al Golub)

Al GOLUB
The Bills came from 26 points behind to win 37-35. (AP Photo/Kevin Higley)
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills: September 21, 1997

The Bills came from 26 points behind to win 37-35. (AP Photo/Kevin Higley)

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The Bills came from 32 points behind to win the the AFC Wild Card game 41-38. (AP Photo/John Hickey)
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Houston Oilers vs. Buffalo Bills: January 3, 1993

The Bills came from 32 points behind to win the the AFC Wild Card game 41-38. (AP Photo/John Hickey)

John Hickey
The Rams came from 24 points behind to win 31-27. (National Football League)
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Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: December 6, 1992

The Rams came from 24 points behind to win 31-27. (National Football League)

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The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 30-27. (National Football League)
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Los Angeles Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: September 26, 1988

The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 30-27. (National Football League)

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The Dolphins came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Divisional Playoff game 24-21. (AP Photo)
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Cleveland Browns vs. Miami Dolphins: January 4, 1986

The Dolphins came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Divisional Playoff game 24-21. (AP Photo)

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The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 28-24. (AP Photo)
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San Diego Chargers vs. Los Angeles Raiders: November 22, 1982

The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 28-24. (AP Photo)

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The 49ers came from 28 points behind to win 38-35. (AP Photo)
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New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers: December 7, 1980

The 49ers came from 28 points behind to win 38-35. (AP Photo)

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The Oilers came from 24 points behind to win 30-27. (AP Photo)
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Houston Oilers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: September 23, 1979

The Oilers came from 24 points behind to win 30-27. (AP Photo)

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The Vikings came from 24 points behind to win 28-27. (AP Photo/Larry Salzman)
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings: December 4, 1977

The Vikings came from 24 points behind to win 28-27. (AP Photo/Larry Salzman)

Larry Salzman
The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 37-34. (National Football League)
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Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos: September 23, 1979

The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 37-34. (National Football League)

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The Dolphins came from 24 points behind to win 34-27. (AP Photo)
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New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: December 15, 1974

The Dolphins came from 24 points behind to win 34-27. (AP Photo)

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The Cowboys came from 18 points behind to win the NFC Divisional Playoff game 30-28. (AP Photo)
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Dallas Cowboys vs. San Francisco 49ers: December 23, 1972

The Cowboys came from 18 points behind to win the NFC Divisional Playoff game 30-28. (AP Photo)

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The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 31-24. (AP Photo/Jerry Mosey)
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Boston Patriots vs. Denver Broncos: October 23, 1960

The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 31-24. (AP Photo/Jerry Mosey)

Jerry Mosey
The Cardinals came from 25 points behind to win 31-28. (AP Photo/Chad Surmick)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. St. Louis Cardinals: November 8, 1987

The Cardinals came from 25 points behind to win 31-28. (AP Photo/Chad Surmick)

Chad Surmick
The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)
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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Cardinals: October 25, 1959

The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24. (AP Photo/Bill Ingraham)

Bill Ingraham
The Lions came from 20 points behind to win the Western Conference Playoff game 31-27. (AP Photo)
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Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers: December 22, 1957

The Lions came from 20 points behind to win the Western Conference Playoff game 31-27. (AP Photo)

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The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 31-27. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)
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Baltimore Colts vs. Detroit Lions: October 20, 1957

The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 31-27. (Pro Football Hall of Fame)

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The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24. (AP Photo)
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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Redskins: October 27, 1946

The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24. (AP Photo)

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