In Atlanta three years ago Tom Brady and Julian Edelman combined for 141 yards, earning Edelman the MVP as the New England Patriots beat the LA Rams to win Super Bowl LIII. But it was in a Super Bowl against Atlanta two years previously that the quarterback and wide receiver had combined to more dramatic effect.
The Patriots’ attempt at a second title in three seasons was going as badly as possible. They trailed 21-3 at half-time, failing to get to grips with an inspired Matt Ryan, while making no headway against a Falcons defense at the top of their game.