What are the biggest comebacks in NFL history?

Biggest Regular-Season Comebacks
  • 33 Points: Minnesota Vikings 39, Indianapolis Colts, 36 OT (Dec. 17, 2022) ...
  • 28 Points: San Francisco 49ers 38, New Orleans Saints, 35 OT (Dec. 7, 1980) ...
  • 26 Points: Buffalo Bills 37, Indianapolis Colts 35 (Sept. 21, 1997) ...
  • 24 Points: 15 teams Tied.
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What's the biggest 4th quarter comeback in NFL?

In five plays, Minnesota traversed 60 yards, ultimately setting up the game-winning 40-yard field goal by Greg Joseph to complete the biggest comeback in NFL history. The previous record was 32 points, as executed by the Buffalo Bills in a 41-38 win over the Houston Oilers in the 1992 playoffs.
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What is the biggest comeback in bowl history?

Coach Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots came back from a 21-3 halftime deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. It was over.
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Who has the biggest comeback win?

Biggest Regular-Season Comebacks
  • 33 Points: Minnesota Vikings 39, Indianapolis Colts, 36 OT (Dec. 17, 2022) ...
  • 28 Points: San Francisco 49ers 38, New Orleans Saints, 35 OT (Dec. 7, 1980) ...
  • 26 Points: Buffalo Bills 37, Indianapolis Colts 35 (Sept. 21, 1997) ...
  • 24 Points: 15 teams Tied.
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What is the greatest comeback in sports history?

The 15 Biggest Comebacks in Sports
  • Philadelphia Flyers (NHL Eastern Conference Semifinal, 2010)
  • Indianapolis Colts (21-Point Deficit, 2003) ...
  • Paul Lawrie (British Open, 1999) ...
  • Indiana Pacers (8-Point Deficit in 11 Seconds) ...
  • Clinton LumberKings (16-Run Deficit, 2014) ...
  • Michael Jordan (NBA Comeback, 1995) ...
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10 Greatest Comebacks in NFL History



What is the craziest comeback in NFL history?

The record for the largest NFL comeback is held by the Minnesota Vikings, who overcame a third-quarter deficit of 33–0 to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39–36 in overtime. The Colts have featured in three of the top six comebacks, having also won from 28 points behind and lost from 26 points ahead.
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What is the biggest lead blown in NFL?

San Francisco 49ers 55 - 10 win over Denver Broncos during Super Bowl XXIV on January 28, 1990. 45 point difference. Washington Redskins 51 - 7 win over Los Angeles Rams NFC Divisional football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 1984 in Washington.
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Is the biggest blowout in NFL history?

The Jacksonville Jaguars' 65-7 win over the Miami Dolphins in January 2000 is the biggest blowout in NFL playoff history. In more than two decades since Fred Taylor and the Jaguars obliterated Dan Marino and the Dolphins, no team has come close to matching the 58-point blowout.
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Has any NFL team lost by 73 points?

On December 8, 1940, the Chicago Bears trounce the Washington Redskins (now known as the Washington Football Team) in the National Football League (NFL) Championship by a score of 73-0, the largest margin of defeat in NFL history.
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Has there ever been a 0 point NFL game?

The New York Jets had 0 points versus the Patriots on October 21, 2019.
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What is the best NFL record ever?

The Dallas Cowboys hold the highest regular season win–loss percentage (.574), with a 550–408–6 record through the end of the 2022 season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers maintain the lowest regular season win–loss percentage (.404), holding a 299–442–1 record through 2022.
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Has a NFL game ever ended 0 to 0?

Yes, many NFL games have ended 0-0. Per Pro Football Reference, 73 games in pro football history have ended in a 0-0 tie. However, the last time it happened was almost 80 years ago, meaning there have been no scoreless ties in the Super Bowl era.
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Who is the most feared NFL player?

Lawrence Taylor

He revolutionized the outside linebacking position, with his out-of-this-world 20.5 sacks in 1986. There was never a more down-hill, aggressive linebacker in NFL history that brought the pain on every play. Taylor was a nine-time consecutive All-Pro and is the most intimidating player of all time.
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What is the most unbreakable NFL record?

There are 10 unbreakable NFL records
  • Single-game sacks: Derrick Thomas — 7. ...
  • Consecutive road wins: San Francisco 49ers — 18. ...
  • Consecutive road wins: San Francisco 49ers — 18. ...
  • Most career Rushing yards and Touchdowns: Emmitt Smith — 18,355 and 164. ...
  • Most career Rushing yards and Touchdowns: Emmitt Smith — 18,355 and 164.
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What is the 2nd biggest comeback in NFL history?

Though surpassed by the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, the Bills' 32-point comeback remains the largest comeback in postseason history and the second largest overall. It was also the first time an NFL team with a lead of at least 30 points lost the game, and the only one until the aforementioned Colts–Vikings game in 2022.
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Has an NFL game ever ended 2 to nothing?

Similarly, five NFL games in history have finished with a score of 2-0. Again, this has not happened post-merger, with the last such game coming in 1938 between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers.
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What is the scariest NFL team?

The former NFL quarterback ranked the league's top five scariest teams Monday on “First Take,” and San Francisco topped his list ahead of the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Who is the hardest NFL player to tackle?

However, when it comes to who was the absolute toughest for the man with 1,092 NFL tackles to wrangle, Seattle Seahawks legend Marshawn Lynch earned the top spot easily. “The last guy's one of my favorite guys I ever played against — Marshawn Lynch,” Kuechly said.
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What is the unluckiest NFL team?

Raiders named one of the NFL's most 'unlucky' teams of 2022.
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Who is the hardest hitting football player?

Steve Atwater put all of his strength against the 260-pound beast of a man across from him. Not only was he one of the hardest NFL hitters ever, but also one of the surest tacklers as he has racked up over 1000 tackles in his career.
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Has there ever been a 100 point NFL game?

No, an NFL team has never scored 100 points in a game.

The Raiders beat the Oilers 52-49 on Sunday to clinch their first division title in 25 years. They were led by quarterback Derek Carr who threw for 447 yards and five touchdowns.
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Can the Super Bowl end in a tie?

Unlike regular season games, postseason games cannot end in a tie, so the overtime rules change slightly for the playoffs. If the score is still tied at the end of an overtime period — or if the second team's initial possession has not ended — the teams will play another overtime period.
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What is the most common NFL score?

What is the most common final score for an NFL game? The most common final score for games throughout NFL history is 20-17, followed by 27-24.
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What is considered the best NFL team ever?

1) 1972 Miami Dolphins

The undefeated 1972 Dolphins sit on the throne of the greatest NFL teams of all time.
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Has a NFL team ever went 18 0?

The Patriots added postseason victories over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the divisional playoff round and a 21-12 win over the San Diego Chargers in the AFC Championship Game to run the streak to an amazing 18-0. In doing so, the Patriots became the first team ever to go 18-0 in a season.
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