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Top Five Comebacks in John Elway’s Career

By Tylor Walden

HOUSTON - JANUARY 31: John Elway is selected into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame during a press conference on January 31, 2004 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
HOUSTON - JANUARY 31: John Elway is selected into the Pro Football Hall Of Fame during a press conference on January 31, 2004 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 01: John Elway, General Manager and Executive Vice President of Football Operation for the Denver Broncos, looks on as Pat Bowlen is honored with an induction into the Broncos’ Ring of Fame during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 1, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) /

John Elway’s First Comeback against the Colts

They say you never forget your first comeback. The first one of John Elway’s career was quite a defining one. Down 19-0 to the Baltimore Colts, Elway led his team to victory.

During the fourth quarter, Elway threw three touchdown passes to help lead the Broncos in outscoring the Colts 21-0 in the fourth quarter.

What made this performance spectacular was that Elway was just a rookie. He had a performance that was worth noting. He completed 23 of his 44 passes for 345 yards and recorded his three touchdowns. The Colts would drive down the field, but miss a long field goal as time expired to seal the comeback.

It proved to be a big win as it would help lead the Denver Broncos to the playoffs. Going to the playoffs in your rookie year is quite the feat.

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