The NFL was made for overtime, and overtime was made for the NFL. This season, in each of the first four weeks, at least one game has gone to overtime. That's happened only five other times in NFL history (also 1979, 1983, 2002, 2018 and 2021).

And if a game goes to overtime this week, 2023 will become only the third season in NFL history with extra-period games in each of the first five weeks. It also happened in 2018 and 2021.

Eleven teams have played OT this season, including the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS, who have two overtime games. Which teams will play a fifth quarter this week?

Well, here's some wise advice: Don't rule out overtime if your team gets a big first-half lead. Last week, three teams overcame deficits of 10-or-more points to win: DENVER (21 points), MINNESOTA (10) and PHILADELPHIA (10). With Denver's 21-point second-half comeback in Week 4 along with the New York Giants' 21-point second-half comeback in Week 2, this year is only the second season to feature multiple 21-point second-half comeback wins within the first four weeks of a season, joining 1999.

So, get your rest on Saturday night. The NFL is back in London this week for an early kickoff, and the Sunday night game has all the makings of an instant classic. And rest assured, big second-half comebacks, overtime games and plenty of other drama surely awaits.

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