The 2016 Super Bowl LI Collapse
The greatest comeback in Super Bowl history.
Super Bowl LI was an American football game played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on February 5, 2017, to determine the champion of the National Football League (NFL) for the 2016 season. The American Football Conference (AFC) champion New England Patriots defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) champion Atlanta Falcons 34–28 in overtime. Super Bowl LI featured the largest comeback in Super Bowl history, with the Patriots overcoming a 28–3 deficit to emerge victorious. The game was also the first Super Bowl (and first league championship since 1958) to be decided in overtime.
Quick Facts
- Event
- Super Bowl LI
- Date
- February 5, 2017
- Location
- NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
- Opponent
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- Falcons 28, Patriots 34 (OT)
- Head coach
- Dan Quinn
Lore & Background
The Falcons, led by the league's top offense and MVP quarterback Matt Ryan, finished the regular season with an 11–5 record and the NFC's second seed. They were seeking their first Super Bowl title in their second appearance after last playing in 1998's Super Bowl XXXIII. Atlanta scored three consecutive touchdowns to take a 21–3 halftime lead, which they increased to 28–3 midway through the third quarter. However, the Patriots scored 25 unanswered points to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation. In overtime, New England received the kickoff after winning the coin toss and scored a touchdown to claim the title.
Reader's Guide
It only states that he was the league's MVP and led the top offense.
Did You Know?
- Patriots running back James White set Super Bowl records with 14 receptions and 20 points scored.
- Tom Brady was named Super Bowl MVP for a record fourth time and was the oldest player to receive the honor at age 39.
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