The greatest comeback in Super Bowl history occurred during Super Bowl LI on February 5, 2017. In that game, Tom Brady and the Patriots overcame an impressive 25-point deficit to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34â28 in overtime. That game was played at NRG Stadium in Houston.
In a shocking turn of events, New England trailed 28-3 late in the third quarter before mounting a historic turnaround. In a very controversial situation, Kyle Shanahan refused to run the ball for the Falcons leaving the door open for disaster.
Now, heading into the game between the Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, the big question is whether Drake Maye or Sam Darnold will need a furious comeback to secure the championship.
The greatest comebacks in Super Bowl history
The Patriotsâ 25-point comeback against the Falcons in Super Bowl LI remains the largest in NFL history. Before that game, the biggest Super Bowl comebacks were 10-point deficits overcome by Washington in Super Bowl XXII, New Orleans in Super Bowl XLIV, and New England in Super Bowl XLIX.
Doug Williamsâ comeback in Super Bowl XXII
On January 31, 1988, Washington was trailing 10-0 against the Denver Broncos after the first quarter. From that moment on, everything changed. In a stunning turn, Doug Williams led an offense that scored 35 points in the second quarter and eventually produced a final score of 42â10. Williams was named MVP.
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The Saintsâ onside kick comeback in Super Bowl XLIV
On February 7, 2010, the Saints were trailing 10-6 at halftime against the Colts led by Peyton Manning. At that moment, Sean Payton made a historic decision for New Orleans. The head coach attempted an onside kick, the Saints recovered the ball, and from that point on, everything changed. Drew Brees won MVP, and the game ended with a score of 31-17, after the Colts had taken a 10-0 lead following the first quarter.
The incredible interception in Patriots vs Seahawks
Before the Miracle in Houston in Super Bowl LI, Tom Brady led a 10-point comeback in Super Bowl XLIX. The Patriots were trailing 24â14 in the third quarter, and Brady responded with 14 points in the fourth quarter. The key play was Malcolm Butlerâs interception at the 1-yard line. No one understood why Pete Carroll didnât give the ball to Marshawn Lynch.
What is the largest halftime lead in Super Bowl history?
In this case, the largest halftime lead in Super Bowl history occurred also during Super Bowl XXII on January 31, 1988, when Washington led the Denver Broncos by 25 points, with a score of 35â10 at halftime.
In terms of shutout halftime leads, the Seattle Seahawks led by Russell Wilson held a 22-0 advantage over the Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014, marking the largest halftime shutout in Super Bowl history.
Additionally, Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers had a 20â0 halftime lead against the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982, which was the largest halftime lead at that time.
