Skip to main content
Advertising

NFL Photos | NFL Photography Gallery | NFL.com

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.
1 / 23
Cleveland Browns vs. Tennessee Titans, October 5, 2014

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

Mark Zaleski/Associated Press
The Colts came from 28 points behind to win 45-44.
2 / 23
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Indianapolis Colts: January 4, 2014

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

Aaron M. Sprecher/NFL
The Patriots came from 24 points behind to win 34-31.
3 / 23
Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots, November 24, 2013

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

Stephan Savoia/Associated Press
The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 35-24.
4 / 23
Denver Broncos vs. San Diego Chargers: October 15, 2012

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

Ric Tapia/NFL
The Lions came from 24 points behind to win 34-30.
5 / 23
Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys: October 2, 2011

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

Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press
The Colts came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Championship 38-34.
6 / 23
New England Patriots vs. Indianpolis Colts: January 21, 2007

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

Amy Sancetta/Associated Press
The 49ers came from 24 points behind to win the NFC Wild Card game 39-38.
7 / 23
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.

Al Golub/Associated Press
The Bills came from 26 points behind to win 37-35.
8 / 23
Indianapolis Colts vs. Buffalo Bills: September 21, 1997

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

Kevin Higley/Associated Press
The Bills came from 32 points behind to win the AFC Wild Card game 41-38.
9 / 23
Houston Oilers vs. Buffalo Bills: January 3, 1993

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

John Hickey/Associated Press
The Rams came from 24 points behind to win 31-27.
10 / 23
Los Angeles Rams vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: December 6, 1992

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

National Football League
The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 30-27.
11 / 23
Los Angeles Raiders vs. Denver Broncos: September 26, 1988

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

National Football League
The Cardinals came from 25 points behind to win 31-28.
12 / 23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. St. Louis Cardinals: November 8, 1987

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

Chad Surmick/Associated Press
The Dolphins came from 18 points behind to win the AFC Divisional Playoff game 24-21.
13 / 23
Cleveland Browns vs. Miami Dolphins: January 4, 1986

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

Associated Press
The Raiders came from 24 points behind to win 28-24.
14 / 23
San Diego Chargers vs. Los Angeles Raiders: November 22, 1982

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

Associated Press
The 49ers came from 28 points behind to win 38-35.
15 / 23
New Orleans Saints vs. San Francisco 49ers: December 7, 1980

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

Associated Press
The Oilers came from 24 points behind to win 30-27.
16 / 23
Houston Oilers vs. Cincinnati Bengals: September 23, 1979

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

Associated Press
The Vikings came from 24 points behind to win 28-27.
17 / 23
San Francisco 49ers vs. Minnesota Vikings: December 4, 1977

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

Jim Mone/Associated Press
The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 37-34.
18 / 23
Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos: September 23, 1979

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

National Football League
The Dolphins came from 24 points behind to win 34-27.
19 / 23
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: December 15, 1974

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

Paul Benoit/Associated Press
The Cowboys came from 18 points behind to win the NFC Divisional Playoff game 30-28.
20 / 23
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.

Associated Press
The Broncos came from 24 points behind to win 31-24.
21 / 23
Boston Patriots vs. Denver Broncos: October 23, 1960

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

Jerry Mosey/Associated Press
The Eagles came from 24 points behind to win 28-24.
22 / 23
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Chicago Cardinals: October 25, 1959

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

Bill Ingraham/Associated Press
The Lions came from 20 points behind to win the Western Conference Playoff game 31-27.
23 / 23
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.

Associated Press
Advertising
This Ad will close in 3
Advertising

Related

gallery

Ranking the NFL's Biggest Contracts for 2025

Defensive end Maxx Crosby has signed a three-year, $106.5 million extension with the Las Vegas Raiders. The deal makes Crosby the highest-paid non-quarterback in the NFL with an average salary of $35.5 million per year. Take a look at the highest-paid NFL players, ranked by the average annual value of their contracts according to Over the Cap.
gallery

Best of 2025 Combine Portraits

Take a look at the best portraits from the 2025 NFL Combine!
gallery

Best of 2025 Scouting Combine

Take a look at all the action as the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine gets underway in Indianapolis.
gallery

Super Bowl LIX - Style Guide & Décor 

Take a look at the photographs that served as the artistic blueprint for Super Bowl LIX, and see how they were incorporated into the numerous event spaces throughout New Orleans.