5 Key Stats Behind Packers’ Epic Fourth-Quarter Comeback Win vs. Saints

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) talks to his team during the first quarter of their game Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) talks to his team during the first quarter of their game Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. /
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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers came back from a 17-0 fourth-quarter deficit to win the game, 18-17.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers came back from a 17-0 fourth-quarter deficit to win the game, 18-17.Tork Mason/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin /

Packers Fourth Quarter Comeback

The Packers faced a moment of truth as they failed to convert a fourth-down attempt to start the fourth quarter, and it seemed like their hopes were slipping away. However, the defense stepped up in a crucial way, swiftly returning the ball to the offense.

This defensive stand acted as the catalyst for the comeback and etched the game into the annals of Packers’ history. According to ESPN Stats & Info, this remarkable comeback stands as the second-largest fourth-quarter rally in Packers’ history. It’s only the second instance where they managed to secure a victory after trailing by a daunting 17 points or more as they entered the final quarter.