- Down 33-0 at halftime, the Minnesota Vikings seemed to face a hopeless situation.
- Fortunately for the Vikings, they were playing the hapless Indianapolis Colts.
- The Vikings rallied to tie the game 36-36 at the end of regulation, then won on a field goal in overtime.
- It was the greatest comeback, in terms of points, in NFL history, and secured the NFC North championship for the Vikings.