SUMMARY
- The New England Patriots rallied from a 28-point deficit against Atlanta Falcons, staging a spectacular comeback that is still remembered as one of the greatest in Super Bowl history.
- Despite the Atlanta Falcons initially appearing stable with a lead, their offense struggled in the later stages of the game.
The New England Patriots rallied from 28 points and augmented its chance against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI seven years back. This match witnessed a spectacular comeback. The Falcons seemed quite stable when they posed their touchdown in the third quarter of the match. However, the Patriots returned to the field, and tight defense brought all the spectators to the brink of their seats.
In this match, Tom Brady and the Patriots offense initially tried multiple times to sack or make some turnovers. But eventually, they lost all their scoring opportunities. Yet even at this dire position Patriots pivoted and rocked the match extraordinarily. The Atlanta Falcons failed to keep the Patriots at arm’s length and hence failed to win the game.
7 years ago today: The #Falcons were up 28-3 with one quarter left in the Super Bowl.
Enter Tom Brady… 🐐https://t.co/qJ59cejQFh
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 5, 2024
The coaching staff of the Falcons made some contentious calls at the end of the game. Consequently, their solid chance slipped from them. Their offense and defense both were compromised to a large extent at the end. Moreover, Tom Brady acted as an angel for his team and picked them up from a dilapidated state. The turnover will be an example that will always be cited by the future generation.
Let’s get into the details of the match. How did the Patriots elevate and the Falcons dip in the Super Bowl game? Here’s some scrutiny regarding the key plots in the game that changed the entire spectrum in the field.
What happened in the Super Bowl 51 game that blew up Atlanta Falcons’ chances?
Down the game, the Falcons’ offense completely sputtered, and the Patriots’ game proportionally grew. Moreover, it culminated in an array of issues that turned the tables. Coach Dan Quinn, also tried to justify this unexpectable performance of the Falcons. In his opinion, the Falcons ran out of gas. Their execution was caught upon by many loopholes.
Arguably the most underrated play of Tom Brady’s career:
a 15 yard SCRAMBLE on 3rd and 8 to set up the Patriots first touchdown in the 25 point comeback against Atlanta in Super Bowl 51. pic.twitter.com/vmo3QcKc2K— El Capitãn (@DomGonzo12) March 26, 2020
It does rationalize well that the Falcons got exhausted. They had undergone only 46 offensive plays in the Super Bowl while their counter team ran for over 93. In the second half, the Falcons’ offense collapsed completely. They were more aggressive in their approach for the second half. It is one of the many reasons that doomed them to a certain extent.
The Falcons made some huge plays like the fumble of the Hightower and the pass onto Ryan. The Patriots also managed to score a touchdown in the latter half of the game. Tom Brady’s pass to Danny Amendola also helped his team to a large extent. Brady’s 15-yard scramble and the touchdown kept the Patriots’ hopes alive.
The open running lane that he attempted was the longest run in his postseason career. It is one of the most underrated matches for Tom Brady in the NFL. Eventually, when Stephen Gostkowski missed an extra point, it solidified the Patriots’ chances and hence the team emerged victorious.
