The Patriots trailed by 25 points in the third quarter but recovered to level at 28-28
and force the extra period - the first in Super Bowl history.
Quarterback Tom Brady led the recovery, finishing with a record 466 yards
en route to being named the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player for a fourth time.
Tom Brady became the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl rings -
and just the second player in history along with Charles Haley.
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New England Patriots greatest comeback to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28
and force the extra period - the first in Super Bowl history.
Quarterback Tom Brady led the recovery, finishing with a record 466 yards
en route to being named the Super Bowl's Most Valuable Player for a fourth time.
Tom Brady became the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl rings -
and just the second player in history along with Charles Haley.
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