In a city known for its unlucky and dark days of professional sports, Atlanta may have just experienced the darkest and unluckiest day yet. After leading by 25 points and having the Atlanta Falcon’s first Super Bowl victory within reach, the Dirty Birds lost Super Bowl LI due to the late game heroics of New England Patriot Tom Brady, who was able to secure the Super Bowl’s first overtime victory. If that seems like a scant description, it’s about all Falcons fans need to read.
On the Falcons: An ode to almost...again
Thoughts from a life-long fan on the historic Superbowl loss