A retrospective on five of the most improbable and dramatic playoff victories in NFL history, where underdog teams overcame significant deficits or odds to defeat heavily favored opponents and advance in the postseason.
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The Eagles trailed by 26-7 late in the third quarter before mounting a historic comeback. Led by Nick Foles' two touchdown passes and a critical safety, they rallied to win 38-7, securing their spot in Super Bowl LII against the undefeated Patriots.
Facing a 29-10 deficit in the fourth quarter, Ben Roethlisberger orchestrated one of the greatest comebacks in NFL history. The Steelers scored 22 unanswered points to win 42-32, becoming the first team to come back from 29 points in a playoff game.
With 1:53 remaining in regulation, Steve McNair led the Titans downfield to set up Chris Kluwe's field goal. The winning kick was blocked, but Kluwe recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown as time expired, sending the game to overtime.
Down 32-16 with just over 11 minutes left, Tom Brady orchestrated an 80-yard drive in under three minutes to force overtime. The Patriots then scored a touchdown to win 34-28, the second-largest comeback in NFL playoff history.
In frigid temperatures, Bart Starr threw a one-yard touchdown pass to Jim Horn on a critical fourth down with 22 seconds left. The Packers won 21-17 in the coldest game ever played, a defining moment in NFL playoff lore.