#ThisDayThatYear: Bills pull off NFL's greatest comeback win vs Oilers
What's the story
On January 3, 1993, the Buffalo Bills etched their name into NFL history with a record-breaking 41-38 overtime victory over the Houston Oilers.
Trailing 35-3 in the third quarter, backup quarterback Frank Reich led the Bills to an incredible comeback in the AFC Wild Card game, now famously known as "The Comeback."
This unforgettable rally remains the largest comeback in NFL history to date.
Game recap
Bills pull off greatest comeback in NFL history vs Oilers
On January 3, 1993, the Bills erased a 32-point deficit to defeat the Oilers 41-38 in overtime, marking the greatest comeback in NFL history.
Down 35-3 early in the third quarter, Frank Reich threw four touchdowns, including Andre Reed's game-winning 17-yard score.
Steve Christie's 32-yard field goal sealed the victory. Buffalo tallied 38 second-half points, dominating possession with 396 total yards to Houston's 371.
Game recap - First half
Highlights of the NFL's greatest comeback's first half
Houston dominated early, with Warren Moon completing 19 of 22 passes for 218 yards and 4 touchdowns in the first half.
The Oilers controlled the clock, holding the ball for 21:12.
Moon led two 80-yard drives, including touchdowns to Haywood Jeffries and Webster Slaughter.
After a three-and-out by Buffalo, Moon added another touchdown to Curtis Duncan and Jeffries, giving Houston a 28-3 halftime lead.
Second half and OT
Highlights of the NFL's greatest comeback's second half and OT
At halftime, the Bills trailed 28-3, with Moon throwing four TDs for Houston.
In the third quarter, Buffalo scored 21 points to cut the lead to 35-24.
Reich threw 4 TDs, including three to Reed.
After a Moon interception in overtime, Christie kicked a 32-yard field goal to win 41-38.
Moon threw 36 completions (371 yards), while Reed managed 136 yards and three TDs.