Comebacks are one of the most exhilarating aspects of sports, and the Kansas City Chiefs have provided their fans with unforgettable turnaround victories over the years. These thrilling moments remind everyone that a game is never truly lost until the final whistle blows.
Using data from Pro-Football-Reference.com, a ranking has been created listing the most significant comeback wins in the history of the Chiefs. The games are ranked based on the largest point deficit overcome by the winning team, with ties resolved by the date of the games.
Top Comebacks in Chiefs History
The list of the ten biggest comeback victories for the Kansas City Chiefs includes:
- No. 10: Kansas City Chiefs at San Diego Chargers – November 2, 1986 – Final Score: 24-23 – Largest Deficit: 16
- No. 9: Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders – October 25, 1981 – Final Score: 28-17 – Largest Deficit: 17
- No. 8: Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers – December 19, 1993 – Final Score: 28-24 – Largest Deficit: 17
- No. 7: Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers – October 12, 2003 – Final Score: 40-34 – Largest Deficit: 17
- No. 6: Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts – October 9, 2011 – Final Score: 28-24 – Largest Deficit: 17
- No. 5: Kansas City Chiefs at Carolina Panthers – November 13, 2016 – Final Score: 20-17 – Largest Deficit: 17
- No. 4: Kansas City Chiefs vs Las Vegas Raiders – October 10, 2022 – Final Score: 30-29 – Largest Deficit: 17
- No. 3: Kansas City Chiefs at New Orleans Saints – September 23, 2012 – Final Score: 27-24 – Largest Deficit: 18
- No. 2: Kansas City Chiefs vs San Diego Chargers – September 11, 2016 – Final Score: 33-27 – Largest Deficit: 21
- No. 1: Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans – January 12, 2020 – Final Score: 51-31 – Largest Deficit: 24
These comeback victories not only showcase the resilience of the Chiefs but also highlight the excitement that comes with NFL games, where hope and despair can flip in an instant.
