Patriots Still Scoring on Falcons

(HOUSTON) Tom Brady has thrown 19 more touchdown passes and the New England Patriots have opened up a 176–28 lead in Super Bowl LI. It’s now the most lopsided championship game in NFL history.

“He can’t stop,” said Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. “Tom’s on a roll. You know what happens when he gets like this.” It’s particularly discouraging for the seemingly helpless Atlanta Falcons, who once held a 28–3 lead in the third quarter.

What’s unusual is the fact that NFL games generally stop once a team wins, either in regulation, or in this case, overtime. “We’re still making adustments in our defense,” said Atlanta defensive coordinator Richard Smith. “We think we’ve found a weakness or two in Brady’s game plan.”

Most fans have left NRG Stadium, but a few die-hard Falcon supporters remain. “There’s still time,” said Michael Denton, who came from Macon, Ga. to see the game. “If we can cut this thing to less than 100 points, I think we’d be in a place to turn it around.”