1/3/1993 Houston Oilers at Buffalo Bills AFC Wild Card Playoff

Sunday, January 3, 1993
Bills were favored by 2
Over/Under: 37
Thanks ‪@espn‬

[@SkolneyVikings]

The Oilers franchise never recovered.

[@lucashenderson2775]

The next year in the dome vs. KC was the one that really killed them. A lot of people forget the year before in Denver, they blew a big lead as well. 3 straight playoff eliminations blowing huge leads.

[@STP43FAN1]

And not only that, the Oilers under Jack Pardee only won one playoff game 1990-93; from an ascending team under Jerry Granville they became under Pardee a team running in circles

[@PhilJHaast7695]

@@STP43FAN1 It seems that Jerry Glanville has not completely retired from coaching as of 2022.

[@anthonystarke893]

NOBODY circles the wagons like the Buffalo Bills

[@MoveInSilence36]

Early 90s Oilers suffered alot of disappointment

[@lee-daniels]

I remember watching the 2nd half at Sears department store. Figured it was a blowout by halftime 😂

[@scottaznavourian540]

I am serious boomer. And don't call me Shirley.

[@MamesJatthew29]

“Joey, do you like movies about gladiators?” “Ever seen a grown man naked?”

[@PhilJHaast7695]

The Bills and Oilers actually had a lot in common. One difference was the Bills had more stability and better coaching.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Out of all the Super Bowl runs the 90-93 Bills had, the 92 squad was the closest thing for them to a Cinderella team and it all started with this historic game, which STILL stands as the largest comeback in NFL history (regular season or playoffs). *EDIT:* Until 2022

[@mjwatts1983]

It’s Dec 17 2022 The Indianapolis Colts say hold our beers

[@Monaayy29]

Almost 30 years later the Minnesota Vikings have the title now.

[@STP43FAN1]

And the Colts had fired Frank Reich earlier

[@roguegust8832]

3:27 this missed call may have created the Tennessee Titans.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

And led indirectly to the Texans

[@redpillfreedom6692]

A Super Bowl win the year after would have undone that, though. It's because they lost to a KC team they should have beaten that Adams decided to strip the team down to nothing and destroyed any good will in Houston

[@Unknown-bq9id]

That's why the challenge flag was created--if it had been around at this time, the Oilers WOULD have used it here...

[@mjwatts1983]

The final nail in the Oilers was losing at home to the Montana led Chiefs in the divisional round the next season

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

When the music changed in a NFL Primetime highlight, it meant two things: 1. The highlight was very long 2. The game was special

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

After the Vikings just came back from a *33-0* deficit against the Colts, this is no longer the biggest comeback!

[@STP43FAN1]

Yes. And the Patriots comeback vs. the Falcons in the Super Bowl surpassed this as the greatest comeback

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Against a team once coached by Frank Reich of all people

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

@@chrisuncleahmad He’s always in the middle of a comeback

[@SeanGrady90]

I wonder how many people turned this game off live and only found out the result when they tuned in later that day for the Eagles-Saints game.

[@Official_Kings_Versus]

35 - 3 🏈

[@JonathanAuburn]

"The result is a touchdown, if you don't see it." For anyone who was wondering whether the 'largest comeback in NFL history' really was legit because of this missed penalty, worry no more. Today (12/17/2022), the Vikings had _TWO DEFENSIVE TOUCHDOWNS CALLED BACK,_ one of which gave possession _back to the Colts,_ and _still_ pulled off a 33-point comeback. No missed calls.

[@STP43FAN1]

And Frank Reich got fired from the Colts earlier that season

[@chrisuncleahmad]

"It was an association day because everyone knew it was windy."

[@allstarchris1]

That is why they play the game...all 60 minutes and more.

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

This game largely killed the pure run and shoot offense in the NFL as we knew it because it had no way to effectively milk the clock and rest the defense towards the end!

[@chrisuncleahmad]

Which is ironic because they had Lorenzo White who ran for 1,226 yards in 1992. (Yes even the Run and Shoot had a 1000 yard RB)

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

Ah yes, here it is…THE COMEBACK!

[@scottaznavourian540]

I stopped the video after the pick.six. doubt I missed anything.

[@Chenglor91]

It's a reminder, no matter how big of a lead you have, you still gotta keep playing.

[@reaganbush5686]

NFL in the 1990s no politics were involved less excessive corporate advertising

[@Eli-ss9gj]

The corporate advertising was still extremely excessive. You’re a victim of nostalgia bias.

[@bufnyfan1]

This game didn't sell out and as a result, it was blacked out in Western NY and Southern Ontario. The game was carried on radio by WBEN-930 with the late Van Miller calling the play by play.

[@dashconsigliere686]

The Bills got away with quite a few calls for the comeback -- sheesh.

[@RichV20]

Oh those Oilers Special Teams

[@mjwatts1983]

Hi I’m from Dec 2022 Colts blew a 33-0 lead to the Vikings

[@wills22222]

Wow it just got beat today

[@wills22222]

Still the best playoff comeback

[@cesarartemiorosasreyna6633]

vikings 33-0 comeback