PBS NewsHour

New England Patriots score an amazing comeback

Clip: 02/06/2017 | 4m 21s

Football fans who went to bed early on Super Bowl Sunday probably assumed the Atlanta Falcons had it wrapped up. But the New England Patriots made a historic comeback, forcing the game into overtime and scoring the winning touchdown. Jeffrey Brown talks with Mike Pesca, host of Slate's "The Gist" podcast, about why the team’s fifth Super Bowl win had special significance.

Aired: 02/06/17

Rating: NR

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