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The Aftermath Of A Historic Super Bowl

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 05: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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It's not about how Super Bowls start. It's about how they finish.

Super Bowl LI started off with what could arguably be the most boring few hours of football in Super Bowl history. The Atlanta Falcons seemed to have the game in the bag. Quarterback Matt Ryan seemed to be doing everything right, whereas his opponent Tom Brady could not prevent getting sacked or missing wide-open receivers down the field.

The lifeless Patriots were down 28-3 going into halftime. Lady Gaga was the only thing that seemed to give the game life.

And then the Patriots happened.

Granted, the first touchdown of the night coming from Tom Brady only came at the end of the third quarter and even then, the game didn't feel competitive in the slightest bit.

But once that first score came, it was like taking candy from a baby for the Patriots.

They went on a tear, defensively stopping the Falcons and then offensively, with Brady leading the way. Huge play after huge play came easily for the Patriots, with the Falcons stunned and unable to respond.


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The Patriots managed to succeed in the largest comeback ever in NFL Super Bowl history. Previously to last night, the largest comeback was a mere 10 points.

This historic Super Bowl had another first—overtime.

The Patriots forced the Falcons to extra time and ended up not only receiving the ball first, but scoring on the first drive. The game ended 34-28, Patriots. The Falcons never scored again after the second quarter.

Brady received his fifth ring, the most ever among quarterbacks. He finished the night with historic numbers: 43 completions for a record 466 yards.

Whether you love or hate them, the Patriots pulled off making what could've been the worst Super Bowl in NFL history to possibly the best we'll ever see.

I guess it's true what they say. It ain't over 'til it's over.
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