On January 3, 1993, the Buffalo Bills staged one of the greatest comebacks in NFL playoff history against the Houston Oilers in a Wild Card game. The game, which took place at Rich Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, saw the Oilers take a commanding 35-3 lead in the third quarter.
However, the Bills, led by backup quarterback Frank Reich, refused to give up. Reich, who had replaced the injured Jim Kelly, orchestrated an incredible second-half comeback. He threw four touchdown passes, including three to wide receiver Andre Reed, to bring the Bills within striking distance.
The turning point of the game came when the Bills recovered an onside kick with just over three minutes left in the fourth quarter. Reich then led the Bills down the field, culminating in a 17-yard touchdown pass to Reed to tie the game at 38-38 and send it into overtime.
In overtime, the Bills' Steve Christie kicked a 32-yard field goal to complete the improbable comeback and secure a 41-38 victory for Buffalo. The Bills had outscored the Oilers 38-3 in the second half and overtime.
The game, which became known as "The Comeback," remains the largest comeback in NFL playoff history. It also propelled the Bills to their third consecutive Super Bowl appearance, although they would ultimately lose to the Dallas Cowboys.
Frank Reich's performance in the game solidified his place in Bills lore and earned him the nickname "The Comeback Kid." He finished the game with 289 passing yards and four touchdowns, while Andre Reed had eight catches for 136 yards and three touchdowns.
The Bills' incredible comeback victory on January 3, 1993, will forever be remembered as one of the greatest moments in NFL playoff history and a testament to the team's resilience and never-say-die attitude.
