New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons: Team Grades for Super Bowl LI
By Nick Ziegler
The New England Patriots were able to defeat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51. What team grades did they receive for the win?
Super Bowl 51 turned out to be an instant classic between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.
Despite the Falcons having a big lead in the fourth quarter, the Patriots were able to overcome the biggest deficit in Super Bowl history for the win. It was really a tale of two halves for the Patriots.
In the first half, the Patriots made a lot of mistakes. On offense, they looked out of sync with poor throws, dropped balls, and poor blocking. Luckily, some adjustments at halftime resulted in the Patriots winning their fifth Super Bowl.
The Falcons had a few chances to put the Patriots away, however, they left the door open. After it looked like Julio Jones sealed the deal with an amazing catch on the sidelines, the Falcons went backward when a field goal would have sealed the deal.
Losing a game like that was certainly a heartbreaker for the Falcons. However, for the Patriots, it turned out to be one of the most memorable games in franchise history. Despite the slow start, things ended up pretty well for the Patriots on their team grades.
With the season officially over, here are the final team grades for the Patriots in Super Bowl 51!