The Turin side were unbeaten in their first five league games and even briefly topped the table but they lost their last three, all of them by the same 3-2 scoreline.
A loss at home on Friday night to newly-promoted Como would have marked their worst losing streak since 2018 but a goal from 19-year-old winger Alieu Njie gave them a much-needed win and staved off a potential crisis.
Making just his third appearance this season, the second-half substitute needed only 10 minutes to make his mark.
With 75 minutes on the clock, the young Swede outfought the Como defence and rounded the goalkeeper to slot the ball into the empty net and send the home fans away happy.
Torino moved back into sixth place. Como were 14th.
Udinese moved into the top four A after topping 10-man Cagliari 2-0 at home.
The turning point came after half an hour when Cagliari's Antoine Makoumbou was sent off for a second yellow card offence.
Eight minutes later, Udinese led when Lorenzo Lucca scored with a powerful header.
Former Aston Villa and Watford striker Keinan Davis clinched the win 12 minutes from time with a fine individual goal.
Udinese have 16 points, the same as third-placed Juventus, who have a superior goal difference. Inter have 17 points and leaders Napoli 19.
Napoli face Lecce on Saturday, and Inter and Juventus meet on Sunday at San Siro.
Cagliari remained in 15th place.
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