The Greatest Comeback in NFL History: Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Oilers

On January 3, 1993, the Buffalo Bills took on the Houston Oilers in a wild card playoff game that would go down in history as the greatest comeback in NFL history. The Oilers dominated the first half, leading the Bills by a score of 28-3 at halftime. Many fans had given up hope for the Bills, thinking the game was all but over.

However, the Bills refused to give up. Led by their quarterback Frank Reich, the team started to slowly chip away at the Oilers' lead. By the end of the third quarter, the Bills had scored two touchdowns, bringing the score to 28-17. Despite the momentum shift, the Oilers still seemed to have control of the game.

But as the fourth quarter began, the Bills' defense stepped up and intercepted two of Oilers quarterback Warren Moon's passes, giving the Bills prime field position to score two more touchdowns. The game was now tied at 28-28 with just minutes left in regulation.

As the clock ticked down, the game went into overtime. In a stunning turn of events, the Bills scored a touchdown on their first possession, completing the greatest comeback in NFL history with a final score of 41-38. air jordan 1 mid 2023 release date, air jordan 1 mid rust pink

Reich's incredible performance—completing 21 of 34 passes for 289 yards and four touchdowns—led the Bills to their remarkable victory. Not only did the team come back from a seemingly insurmountable deficit, but they also went on to advance to the Super Bowl for the third consecutive year.

To this day, the 1993 playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Oilers remains one of the most memorable in NFL history. It serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit and the unpredictability of the game of football.