Biggest playoff comebacks in NFL history: Where does Jaguars' epic 27-point comeback rank on all-time list

Jacksonville Jaguars v Los Angeles Chargers
Biggest playoff comebacks in NFL history: Where does Jaguars' epic 27-point comeback rank on all-time list

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off a comeback for the ages! In their wildcard game at home against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Jaguars fell behind 27-0 in the first half, primarily due to quarterback Trevor Lawrence's four interceptions.

However, they rallied back from a 20-point first-half deficit and outscored the Chargers 24-3 in the second half to win 31-30 and head to the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Jaguars became only the fourth team in NFL history to come back from a 25+ points deficit in NFL history. Here they are:

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Biggest playoff comebacks in NFL history

#4 - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons, Super Bowl LI - 25 points

Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons

Perhaps the most memorable comeback, or choke, of all time in NFL history lands at #4 on the list.

In Super Bowl 51, Tom Brady and the New England Patriots rallied from a 28-3 deficit late in the third quarter by scoring 25 unanswered points to force overtime. In OT, the Patriots won the coin toss and Brady engineered a game-winning drive to complete the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.

#3 - Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 2022-23 Wildcard Round - 27 points

It was a tale of two halves for the Jaguars. After giving up 27 unanswered points, they outscored the Chargers 31-3 through the rest of the way. Lawrence recovered from his horror start by throwing four touchdown passes and converting a quarterback sneak to book his team's berth in the divisional round of the playoffs.

#2 - Indianapolis Colts vs. Chiefs, 2013-14 Wildcard Round - 28 points

Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs were blowing out the Indianapolis Colts in the two teams' wildcard round battle during the 2013-14 NFL season. Smith helped the Chiefs build a 38-10 lead early in the third quarter, but quarterback Andrew Luck and the Colts rallied back to win 45-44 in one of the highest-scoring games in NFL history.

#1 - Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Oilers, 1992-93 Wildcard Round - 32 points

During the 1993-94 playoffs, the Buffalo Bills engineered a 32-point comeback in a game now known as 'The Choke' or 'The Comeback.'

Early in the second half, the Bills trailed 35-3 before scoring 35 unanswered points, 28 in the third quarter to take the lead. The Oilers kicked a field goal to force overtime, but the Bills scored the win with a field goal of their own.

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