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Look at the clock, we're almost in the fourth quarter already. That's the point of playing prevent, making sure they stay in-bounds and letting the clock burn away.

Gostkowski

Tell that to ASOIAF fans.

Those Falcons trying to lose the game with their prevent defence.

I got a bit worried the Falcons would implode like we kinda did after the power went out, but that stop and TD should get them comfortably back on track. If Brady leads a comeback here I think that'd legitimately make him the best QB ever.

The Falcons could legitimately be talking dynasty if Shanahan had stuck around.

That's a huge stop for momentum for the Falcons. Their defence is coming up much bigger than I expected today. Hopefully they can get some points here and put this one away.

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I think that'll be the big x-factor. Julio's a huge part of what they do and that's obviously not going to change, but the running game going forward is the big question (and whether they can replicate it without Shanahan). Like you say, you can't double Julio because they'll run down your throat, you can't stack the box because Julio will put 200 yards on you - and that makes them (much) better than the sum of their parts. There were some pretty terrible teams with Julio alone.

I'm off to watch my grass grow. Let me know if I miss anything in the half-time show.

I think Brady looks pretty shook too. He's been bailed out after making some pretty errant throws (most of the calls were correct, but the actual passes were pretty off) and has Bennett of all people to thank for not throwing a second pick.

Even if the Cheetahs manage to get moving and put some points up, they've still got to stop Julio, the running game and the other Falcons guys who can still make situational plays.

That pic is going to be one for the ages.

Be even better if they put up 50 and pitch a shutout on Brady. A legendary player for sure, but greatest ever my foot.

That's Houston QB-level savage.

I was typing that up as he brought the ball back. Um, I mean, I had a feeling a pick-six was coming.

https://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/threads/official-game-day-thread-super-bowl-li-pats-vs-falcons.1137892/page-73 That place is so deflated right now. Kinda fitting.

A Brady pick-six might be the one thing sweeter than a Brady sack. <3

Loving Atlanta's work against the run. Hopefully they keep that up all night.

His posts are the same during Seahawks games.

That's what I was about to mention.

That's correct. When they blocked Tucker's FG attempt the guy managed to not touch a player, which was what made that particular play so outstanding.

Brb, Patriots forum.

Get in Falcons.

Subjective.