Anatomy of a comeback: How the Patriots pulled off a historic victory

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady reacts as Patriots players take the field during ceremonies before the start of Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. EPA/Tannen Maury

By The Boston Globe

February 6, 2017

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No team in Super Bowl history had overcome a deficit greater than 10 points, let alone the mountainous 25-point deficit the Patriots faced in Super Bowl LI when they fell behind the Falcons, 28-3, in the third quarter on Sunday in Houston.

But on their next possession, the Patriots scored a touchdown, setting in motion the greatest comeback in Super Bowl in history. Here’s how it happened.

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