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Greatest comebacks in NFL history

After a March Madness comeback for the ages by Texas A&M on Sunday, take a good look at the NFL's most improbable comeback wins through the years.

The Browns came from 25 points behind to win 29-28.
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Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans, October 5, 2014

The Browns came from 25 points behind to win 29-28.

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The Colts came from 28 points behind to win 45-44.
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: January 4, 2014

The Colts came from 28 points behind to win 45-44.

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The Patriots came from 24 points behind to win 34-31.
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Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots, November 24, 2013

The Patriots came from 24 points behind to win 34-31.

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The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 35-24.
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Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers: October 15, 2012

The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 35-24.

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The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 34-30.
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Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys: October 2, 2011

The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 34-30.

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The Colts came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Championship 38-34.
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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.

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The 49ers came from 24 points behind to win the NFC Wild Card game 39-38.
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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.

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The Bills came from 26 points behind to win 37-35.
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills: September 21, 1997

The Bills came from 26 points behind to win 37-35.

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The Bills came from 32 points behind to win the AFC Wild Card game 41-38.
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Houston Oilers vs. Buffalo Bills: January 3, 1993

The Bills came from 32 points behind to win the AFC Wild Card game 41-38.

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The Rams came from 24 points behind to win 31-27.
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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.

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

The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 30-27.

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The Cardinals came from 25 points behind to win 31-28.
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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.

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

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The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 28-24.
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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.

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The 49ers came from 28 points behind to win 38-35.
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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.

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

The Oilers came from 24 points behind to win 30-27.

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The Vikings came from 24 points behind to win 28-27.
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San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings: December 4, 1977

The Vikings came from 24 points behind to win 28-27.

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The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 37-34.
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Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos: September 23, 1979

The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 37-34.

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

The Dolphins came from 24 points behind to win 34-27.

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

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The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 31-24.
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Boston Patriots vs. Denver Broncos: October 23, 1960

The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 31-24.

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The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24.
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Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Cardinals: October 25, 1959

The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24.

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

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