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Boston fans troll Atlanta by celebrating 3-28 day

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan commanding the drive at mid-field in the first half of the 2017 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston.

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Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan commanding the drive at mid-field in the first half of the 2017 Super Bowl against the New England Patriots at NRG Stadium in Houston.
By AJC Sports
March 28, 2017

Bless their hearts.

Fans in Boston have a picture of gentile, sulking Atlantans cowering under their covers today. Today.

Why? It’s March 28.

3-28.

The score of Super Bowl LI when the Patriots began their second-half comeback to defeat Atlanta in overtime in Houston.

Matt Ryan said #RiseUp and move on. So carry on, Atlanta.

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