Greatest comeback ever, game thoughts

[1960Pats]

It's the next morning and I can't put the game into words yet. All I have are visions of HUGE plays in all phases of the game. Wow!

EDIT: My lucky sweatshirt's playoff record went to 19-3, which is better than TB12's.

 

[long distance]

1st and 10 on your opponents 22 ... up 28-20 and you end up punting ...

Another great game management lesson .. that nobody will ever learn:

5:07 3rd Q 28:9 --- BB goes for field goal

- after Brady almost made it to the RZ and was sacked two times back to ATL 15
- after Ghost missed extra point just 3 minutes before
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3:56 4th Q 28:20 - 2nd & 11 at NE 23 --- Quinn&Shan call 3 pass plays..

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Just a small footnote at this two situations:
Brady takes 2 sacks for the total of -10 yds
Ryan takes 1 sack for - 12 yds (to a risky FG range)

 

[long distance]

 

[The Brandon Five]

When Dan Shaughnessy, of all people, writes this about a FOOTBALL game, well, you know you've just witnessed something extraordinary.

The opening paragraph of the front page of today's Globe:


Is the Patriots’ win the greatest in Boston sports history? - The Boston Globe

Wait, Shank is calling a victory by a Boston/New England team the greatest moment? Is he drunk? He likes losses, curses, heartbreaks, etc.

 

[long distance]

One half of 0% chance .. what a group of players and coaches!

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

**Best comment I heard about last night's game was that the Falcons ran Chip Kelly's offense and killed their own defense. They scored quickly or went three and out so their defense was on the field for 40 plus minutes and by the time the 4th quarter/OT came around, they were gassed and tired from being out there 90 plus plays...
** Had Atlanta won, their division would have been the first where all 4 teams have won a Super Bowl. In AFC East, Buf hasn't won, in North Clev, Hou,Jax,Ten and in the west SD hasn't won. In NFC, Phill, Minn , Atl and Arizona all represent their divisions...
** If last time is any indication, there are people wandering around Houston's airport still wearing their lanyard with the ticket form the game inside.. I saw people in Atlanta last time on the way back from Glendale wearing it.. along with one hell of a smile...
** So Atlanta passed on 2nd down when they should have run and it cost them the game with the sack.. Passing when they should have run, where have I heard that before......
** Was it sweet watching Arthur Blank on the sidelines melt???
** Jimmy G has two rings and this time he can know (Like Brissett) that they played a role, an importnat one holding down the ship...
*Have to feel good for Chris Long having toiled in St Louis to join his dad with a SB ring.....