The Comeback

The 2003 NFC Wild Card game where the Seahawks mounted a legendary fourth-quarter comeback.

The Comeback (American football), a 1993 NFL playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the Houston Oilers

Quick Facts

Event: NFC Wild Card playoff game vs. Carolina Panthers
Date: January 5, 2003
Location: Ericsson Stadium (now Bank of America Stadium), Charlotte, North Carolina
Key player: Seahawks defense and special teams
Opponent: Carolina Panthers
Significance: Early glimpse of the team's resilience before their first Super Bowl appearance in Super Bowl XL (2006)

Lore & Background

The game is often called 'The Comeback' by Seahawks fans, referencing a stunning 27-point fourth-quarter rally that fell just short in a 39-38 loss to the Panthers.