Top 100 Sporting Moments Series
#95: Brady’s 28‑3 Super Bowl Comeback (2017)
Location: Houston, Texas
With Super Bowl LX just around the corner on Sunday, February 8, 2026, it’s the perfect time to revisit one of the most remarkable games in NFL history. Some moments in sport completely change how greatness is measured, and this was one of them.
The Comeback That Redefined Clutch
In Super Bowl LI, played in February 2017, the New England Patriots found themselves in an almost impossible position. The Atlanta Falcons sprinted out to a 28‑3 lead late in the third quarter, a deficit no team had ever overcome in Super Bowl history. Down by 25 points with time running out, the odds were stacked brutally against New England.
What came next was relentless belief and flawless execution. Led by Tom Brady, the Patriots mounted a furious rally. Brady threw for 466 yards and multiple touchdowns, setting Super Bowl passing records along the way. New England chipped away with unanswered points, capped by a critical two‑point conversion pass to tie the game and force overtime — the first in Super Bowl history.
In the extra period, James White powered in the winning touchdown, completing the largest comeback in the sport’s biggest game. The final score, 34‑28, sealed Brady’s fifth Super Bowl victory and etched this game into the pantheon of all‑time sporting moments.
Legacy and Impact
This comeback did more than secure a championship. It reshaped how clutch performance is defined, validated the Patriots’ culture of resilience, and reinforced Brady’s legacy as one of the greatest leaders in football history. Many analysts and fans still debate its rank among the greatest sporting comebacks ever.
Super Bowl LX: Patriots vs Seahawks Preview
As we look toward Super Bowl LX this weekend, football fans will witness another chapter in gridiron history. The Seattle Seahawks will face the New England Patriots at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday, February 8, 2026.
The Seahawks earned the NFC title with a 14‑3 finish and are seeking their second Super Bowl crown, while the Patriots clinched the AFC championship, marking their 12th Super Bowl appearance, more than any other franchise. A victory for New England would give them a record‑setting seventh Super Bowl title.
This matchup is a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX, where the Patriots edged Seattle in a thrilling finish.
Halftime and Game Day Buzz
Beyond the gridiron drama, Super Bowl LX brings high‑profile entertainment. Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show, making waves as a global music star performing on sport’s biggest stage.
Fans worldwide are tuning in, with kickoff scheduled in the evening hours UK time and full pregame and halftime production that rivals the stakes on the field itself.
Where does Brady’s 28‑3 comeback rank among the greatest moments in sport ever? It stands not just as a display of skill, but as a testament to grit, belief, and the drama that makes sport unforgettable.
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