A historical record of dramatic comeback victories in the National Football League where teams overcame a 10-point or greater deficit specifically during the fourth quarter. These entries highlight resilience, coaching adjustments, and clutch performances that reversed seemingly insurmountable odds before the final whistle.
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In a Monday Night Football classic, the New England Patriots erased a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 38-33. Tom Brady threw three touchdown passes in the final quarter, including a game-winning drive with only seconds remaining.
The Philadelphia Eagles overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the New Orleans Saints 21-18 in the first round of the playoffs. Carson Wentz threw three fourth-quarter touchdown passes, securing a pivotal win in their Super Bowl run.
The Arizona Cardinals staged a monumental comeback against the Green Bay Packers, trailing by 17 points entering the fourth quarter. They won 30-28, with Kurt Warner orchestrating two late touchdown drives in a crucial late-season matchup for playoff positioning.
The Houston Texans lost by only two points to the Indianapolis Colts despite having blown a 10-point fourth-quarter lead earlier in the drive. The game is remembered for Vinny Testaverde's late touchdown and a controversial penalty on the following possession.
Baltimore trailed Cincinnati by 10 points with under five minutes left in the fourth quarter but won 24-21. Joe Flacco threw a touchdown pass to Michael Crabtree with 1:52 remaining, sealing the victory in a heated AFC North rivalry game.
The San Diego Chargers overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Denver Broncos 43-34. Philip Rivers threw for 407 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his legendary ability to engineer late-game scoring drives against elite defenses.
Buffalo erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Kansas City 35-28 in a Thursday Night Football thriller. Josh Allen connected with Stefon Diggs for two critical fourth-quarter touchdowns, demonstrating the Bills' offensive firepower in a must-win scenario.
Miami defeated New England 31-25 after trailing by 10 points in the fourth quarter. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for key scoring plays, ending the Patriots' three-game winning streak in a dramatic divisional upset at Hard Rock Stadium.
Dallas rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to win 41-40 in a high-scoring shootout against Philadelphia. Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb connected for a late touchdown, securing a narrow victory in a battle for NFC East supremacy.
Seattle overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Arizona 30-24 in the NFC Divisional Round. Russell Wilson threw a game-winning touchdown with 42 seconds left, advancing the Seahawks to the NFC Championship Game in dramatic fashion.
San Francisco trailed Seattle by 10 points with under four minutes left but won 30-24 in the NFC Championship Game. Colin Kaepernick led a decisive drive, and the defense made key stops to send the 49ers to the Super Bowl.
Though the Giants trailed by more than 10 points earlier in the game, they held off the Packers' fourth-quarter surge to win 37-20 in the NFC Championship. Eli Manning's performance and a dominant defense preserved a Super Bowl berth after overcoming early deficits.
Kansas City erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Cincinnati 42-34 in a playoff thriller. Patrick Mahomes threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns, with a crucial late interception sealing the win in a dominant AFC title performance.
Tampa Bay overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat New Orleans 42-30 in Week 4. Tom Brady threw four touchdown passes, with late scores in the fourth quarter securing the victory in a highly anticipated matchup between conference leaders.
Tennessee erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Indianapolis 23-16 in a gritty AFC matchup. Marcus Mariota and Ryan Tannehill shared quarterback duties, and the defense held strong to secure a crucial win in a tight playoff race.
New York overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Miami 42-33 in the Thanksgiving Day classic. Sam Darnold threw for 344 yards and three touchdowns, leading a high-powered offensive display in a divisional rivalry game.
Denver trailed San Diego by 10 points in the fourth quarter but won 23-20 in a defensive struggle. Peyton Manning led a methodical drive, scoring the winning touchdown with under two minutes remaining in a key AFC West divisional game.
Pittsburgh overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Baltimore 42-35 in an AFC North battle. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 392 yards and four touchdowns, engaging in a high-scoring affair that showcased the offensive potential of both teams.
Chicago erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat Green Bay 20-17 in a Week 9 matchup. Mitch Trubisky led a late scoring drive, securing a critical victory in the NFC North standings and improving the Bears' playoff outlook.
Los Angeles overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat Arizona 45-37 in a Week 8 game. Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp connected for multiple late touchdowns, demonstrating the Rams' offensive explosiveness in a high-scoring conference matchup.