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It's not how Super Bowls start. It's how they finish.
Super Bowl LI kicked off at 6:38 p.m. ET, and for three hours—Lady Gaga notwithstanding—it was a dud. Despite the fact the game contained two of the best offenses in league history, the first quarter was scoreless. The second quarter was dominated by the Atlanta Falcons, who eventually jumped out to a 28-3 third-quarter lead over the lifeless New England Patriots.
This thing was a write-off. Donald Trump left his own Super Bowl party. Marky Mark apparently bailed, too.