5 things to forget about Falcons-Patriots in Super Bowl LI

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Five things to forget about the Atlanta Falcons-New England Patriots matchup in Super Bowl LI. Previously: Five things to remember.

A day after looking at five things to remember about Super Bowl 51, we'll take a look at five things to forget. This image of a Falcons fan at the Park Tavern could sum up the feelings of most local fans that fateful February night -- the disappointment of falling short in the biggest game of the year. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Falcons fans Jason Solis, left (11 jersey) and John Vergalejo (2) react to a play while watching the Super Bowl at the Park Tavern in February. Here's a look at the five things most Falcons fans would like to forget about the matchup with the Patriots. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

No. 1 -- Tom Brady: The Patriots quarterback set a pair of Super Bowl records while leading his team to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history. (Bob Andres/bandres@ajc.com).

Brady had 43 completions and 466 passing yards, both new Super Bowl records, in the overtime victory. (John Spink/jspink@ajc.com)

No. 2 -- James White's TD: Patriots running back James White dives in for the winning touchdown in overtime. (Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com)

James White scored three touchdowns in the game, one each rushing and receiving before the game-winner in overtime. (John Spink/jspink@ajc.com).

No. 3 -- Danny Amendola's fourth quarter: Patriots receiver caught a six-yard TD pass with six minutes remaining in the game to pull the Patriots within 28-18. White added a two-point conversion after the TD, and in the final minute Amendola converted a two-point conversion after White's TD to tie the game at 28. (John Spink/jspink@ajc.com)

No. 4 -- Bill Belichick's smile: The Patriots' coach well known for his stoic demeanor and short, direct responses during interviews is all smiles after winning his fifth Super Bowl. (Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com).

No. 5 -- Extreme disappointment from local fans. Sadness was felt from Houston to Atlanta and beyond after the Falcons fell short in the game. These fans react at the end of the game during a gathering at Dantanna's in downtown Atlanta. (STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Eric Pope reacts after the Falcons fell short in the Super Bowl in February. Atlanta will meet New England again Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. -- not in the Super Bowl but a regular-season game. How will Falcons' fans react at the end of Sunday's game? (STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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A day after looking at five things to remember about Super Bowl 51, we'll take a look at five things to forget. This image of a Falcons fan at the Park Tavern could sum up the feelings of most local fans that fateful February night -- the disappointment of falling short in the biggest game of the year. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

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