Agreed, this was as graceful of a loss acceptance by a fan that I have ever seen. Fully blames his own team and gives kudos to the pats. GG Atlanta, maybe we will see you next year.
Twice? You're just a yougin' I watched my Patriots get mauled by Bears then squashed by a Fridge. And then I watched Desmond F'n Howard run back the 2nd half kickoff, to lead Farve's Cheeseheads to victory. I'm 9 days away from 50 years old. I remember Bucky fucking Dent (I was in 6th grade - listening to the Red Sox on a transistor radio in class) . I remember the Bill Buckner bungle (I was in Army basic training at Ft. Benning). I know sports fan pain.
Thanks to the vast majority of you for the empathy for this tortured sports fan. Pleasantly surprised by all the support from Pats fans. Atlanta will break through one of these years, but until then I'll keep suffering with all my Atlanta teams.
Not a lot of free agents this year, lots of rookies and second years on defense. They'll want to get paid in the next couple years, though. We'll re-up Ryan, Trufant and Freeman, and hope to get a ring in the next couple years before we can't afford everyone.
I live an hour drive to Foxboro and been a Pats fan way back when all we did was lose. Can I just say, Atlanta fans have so much class and the Falcons are so skilled with class. Atlanta has proved they are such a great team and I will root for them in the next season for the NFC side. May we have a SBLII rematch!!! Much respect, from New England.
artistforadonai Dude, if the shoe was on the other foot, I would've wanted to bite through a wired fence lol I'm proud of my team but Atlanta fans should be proud too. They got to the Super Bowl. That's not easy. Good luck to your team next year and thanks for not being a jerk about the Pats winning lol
As a Pats fan I'm elated and overjoyed obviously lol. I will say this though you guys have a great team from top to bottom who should be contenders for years to come.
Completely agree. Wouldn't be shocked if Falcons go 6-10 next year. How you don't run the ball 3 times after Julio catch with 4min left and kick a FG is coaching 101. Pat's could not move the ball down the field and make up 11 pts in 3 minutes. Quinn and Shanahan are unfit coaches.
Falcons are done after this loss. I find it hard to believe a time could ever again collapse this badly and hand the other time the victory gift wrapped.
As a Patriots fan for 50 years I can feel your pain. We waited 42 years for our first Super Bowl. Support your Falcons win or lose. That makes your a really good fan and a really good guy.
I know that as a pats fan, I'm probably the last person you want to hear from, but you guys are some of the best fans in sports, and you guys were the better team this game, but you guys have a great team, and I have a feeling the Falcons aren't done yet.
I agree with that. I believe there is potential for Atlanta to come back to the Super Bowl again. It might take some adjustments but I could see them back in the big game before too long.
hey i know that every single person in the comments is saying this but i really just want to thank you for not blaming the refs or calling brady a cheater and i’m a pats fan and that is just really rare to see another fan base just accept it. personally, if i had a regular season that good and lost that game i would lose my mind like when we lost to eli. i really hope the falcons become the juggernaut team and create a dynasty because they are one of the best teams and/or fan bases in the nfl. you guys have an amazing qb and a great young team surrounding him. good luck to you guys in the future and the falcons time is near. 👍🦅
As a Pats fan, I'm not one to gloat, and I do feel your pain. According to Wikipedia, if there's one thing these two teams now have in common, they both lost their first two Superbowls. I was in high school when the Pats defeated the Miami Dolphins in the AFC ("Squish the Fish!"), only to lose to the Chicago Bears in Superbowl XX (we had to face William "The Refrigerator" Perry). We lost again to the Packers in XXXI, and the Falcons lost their first Superbowl (XXXIII) to the Denver Broncos. It took 42 years for the Patriots to win their first Superbowl (XXXVI), and they've grown a lot in the 15 years since. If anything, the Patriots have simply raised the bar on so many levels in Superbowl LI - a historic comeback from a 25-point deficit, with overtime to boot. This is the stuff of legend, and, for other teams like the Atlanta Falcons, something to learn from out of pure respect.
Falcon Fan: I feel your pain, believe me.. my wife and I have been rabid Pats fans since we married in 1971, and for thirty years we suffered along with the "Patsies" as they were known then, year after year of being the NFL doormats, the butt of football jokes, hopeless losers... then suddenly, Brady and Belichick happened, and our days of football fan pain were ended, so please understand that as Patriots fans, we paid our dues big time, and we have been blessed for the last 16 years. All dynasties come to an end as the Tom Landry Cowboys did, and the Don Shula Dolphins, the Chuck Knoll Steelers, etc etc, and the Brady/Belichick dynasty will also end, so cut us some slack for enjoying our years of Patriots glory. The next dynasty? Could very well be the Falcons, so keep the faith. If someone had told me in 1990 that the Patriots would soon become one of the all-time great NFL franchises, I would have laughed my ass off, so hang in there buddy- and when the Falcons DO eventually reach their glory days, you'll bathe in the glory as we have, and YOU will have to deal with your team being hated by the rest of the country, jealous of your team's winning ways. Such is the price of success.
I don't know if I would have been able to handle this as well as you. Sorry one of the teams had to lose. I'm a huge Sevendust fan so if the Pats were going to lose, I could have lived with Atlanta. Your team is young and will have more chances.
As a Saints fan, I know choke the past 10 years. We've choked at least three times in the playoffs where we had super bowl type squads. But I wouldn't trade all of them for as bad as this choke was. We gave up the Minneapolis miracle, the Alex Smith tecmo bowl play, the ref screw job vs the Rams... But those games were all close. I don't know if I could have ever gotten over if the Saints were ahead of the Colts 28-3 in the 3rd quarter of our Super Bowl and lost. I honestly don't know if I could have ever watched another game. Respect to you for handling it with class. Much better than I would have done. Who Dat.
From another Pats fan, that WAS very classy indeed! Right down to the point where you went "Nah, that's a touchdown". Empathize with you guys, we once went unbeaten and then promptly lost the Superbowl. The most gut wrenching of any loss ever that. But, on the bright side, this Falcons team will mature a little bit next year and things can only get better for them. Very odd saying that, given your team just went to the superbowl. But you have a terrific QB and a good young team around him. Not sure how many of these players you will get to keep. Well played. Hard luck! On the bright side, you lost to the GOAT. No shame in that.
as a pats fan rewatching 2 years later, still gives me chills. much respect to how you took the loss, i respect you being a good sport about it, thats something i really preach and im glad to see it
As a Pats fan I really feel for you man. Felt like this twice against the effing Giants. Hell of a game, your team will be back there soon I think. That's a hell of a team.
Great video bud...As a lifelong Patriots fan (even in the 70's when they were terrible) I really feel for you. You clearly knew your team and it's players...you know good plays when you see them and complimented them...a true football fan. Until this past week I had not realized just how unfortunate Atlanta fans were in every sport. 1 Title in what must seem like a gazillion years. Wish you and other Atlanta fans all the best in the future...you have a great young team there..don't lose faith
Watching this in 2019, as a Pats fan I still get chills but I have to tell you that this is the best opposing team's fan reactions I have ever seen, especially for this game. I felt for you guys. You were literally speechless at the end I cannot blame you. Thank you for posting it and all the best to the 3 of you!
Hey man, as a long term Pats fan *Since 1985* I can tell you that indeed Atlanta's day will come. The years and years of suck after suck that New England suffered through seemed like they would never end, but eventually our time in the sun came, just keep your faith in your team, it will eventually play out. Just ask Cubs fans, they know.
This is a great group of friends AND there was no swearing great job! I’m a Buffalo Bills fan so I know what loss is. We lost 4 one right after another
It wasn't until I watched this video when I realized how blessed I am to be a Boston/New England fan. I mean all of our teams are legitimate contenders
Falcon fans are awesome, coming from a Pat's fan since I was 5. You guys are great, and I really hope your team brings one back to Georgia before long.
I've been a Pats fan for decades but damn man, I feel bad for Atlanta. On one hand, getting to the SB is a huge accomplishment. On the other hand, losing it somehow seems more painful than losing earlier in the season. Not sure why.
I stayed til the end at the same bar for SB49 & SB51. Saw the Patriots win it all feels great. Seeing your eyes get watery towards the end, i can see/feel the emotion you have for your team. Props man.
Pats fan here...speeking from experience if and when you finally win this will make it sweeter...give you credit for posting...the nfl need more fans like you bro! Hang in there
i watch all of patriots fan reaction but this one is the first falcon fan reaction and boy what a fan .....took his loss with dignity no bad words just blame the right people and give credict to the right one ....thanks for sharing your feeling..
its close... but Seattle won it the year before....and wasn't up by 25... Im a Texas Rangers Fan and we were one pitch away (twice) from our first World Series...sports man
Sorry man! Been there done that! But, damn, is it ever great to be a New England fan right now! I have no sympathy at all though for the legion of Patriot haters everywhere! Particularly those spewing their jealousy and hate all over Facebook! Most of them are worse than spoiled little brats, throwing temper tantrums when they don't get their way! Especially galling has been the haters' unsupported, illogical comments regarding the whole overblown, unsubstantiated, "Deflategate" fiasco! I hope each one of them is choking big time over this fantastic comeback win, by probably the greatest team ever, in all of sports over such a long period of time (16 years)! GO PATRIOTS!!! NEW ENGLAND FOREVER!!! Let me see now, who will our opponent be in Super Bowl 52? Hmmmmmmm!
New Englander here. Love your attitude man. I feel for ya. Just a day in the life of an Atlanta fan. We were there for decades. I know. Thanks for a great video.
There will be a Superbowl Hangover and that will be like a cancer to the team, the coaches, the ownership, the office workers that are employed by Atlanta Falcons and finally the fans. This is one pain that will live forever...That MVP award I bet anything he would trade it in for a ring. May never reach the SB again.
David Gabrie The Pats arguably just salted the ground too, because they just beat the Rams IN THE FALCONS OWN STADIUM! Talk about a double sting to Atlanta!
I get it. I was on the other side of this and I had no hope. I was near orgasmic by the end of it all. My wife, to her credit, never doubted they would come back. We were in Philippines the following year when the Eagles crushed my heart. I still can't re-watch that game. You seem like a nice group. It'll be fun to watch Ryan v Brady at least twice a year now...
I felt absolutely fantastic and exhausted after the win, being a Patriot fan. But I didn't feel the need to rub it in like I wanted to with the Seahawks. Unlike them, I felt a little bad seeing the Falcons owner on the sideline looking sicker as the 4th quarter went on. And unlike the Seahawks, where I don't like any of the players, the coach, or the fans; I have respect for the fans, coaches and most of the players of the Falcons. And I have mad respect for Julio Jones.
Man, fans like this dude deserve their chance to come back and win it. I'm a Pats fan in Bogota, Colombia, and I went crazy when my team won, but this guy showed a great example of losing decently. If Falcons get another big game opportunity I hope they win. A lot of respect for you guys!
Good healthy perspective dude. I'm a pats fan and was ranting and raving like a lunatic all game on both sides of the emotional spectrum. Enjoyed your calm yet appropriate level of worry. Seems like you know the game too. Sucks your team lost, D just ran out of gas. You'll be back. Good luck next year.
I feel so bad because I respect the falcons as a team. I love Julio and Ryan (I'm a born a raised pats fan) but you guys are some great, respectable fans. Instead of flipping out, you look on the upside. Love it, keep your head high
Being a Houston Texans fan that lived in Atlanta for a couple years back in the early 90's I know how you feel, at least you guys have been to a superbowl, and really played a great game, just was a great game and hats off to Atlanta they were an awesome team this year!
Love that you posted this. After the coin toss you said “my gosh. Is this really gonna happen?” I said the exact same thing except I was wearing a Brady jersey 😉
I'm a Broncos fan and I was going for the pats...and after the Broncos loss in 48...you took a SB loss 100x better than I did lol. It was a great game..I hope jones gets a ring tho.
Thank you for accepting the loss and becoming understanding fans. Don't get me wrong, you guys gave us hell in the first half. But with a young team on your side, there are lots of lessons to be learned and an experience to take consideration of. Keep on getting better and I have a feeling that you guys will make a comeback. Believe me, I respect the hell out of your team as a Patriots fan.
2014, pats ended the legion of boom. 2016, ended the would be dynasty of the falcons led by the mvp and the no. 1 wr of the nfl and fell to oblivion the following years. 2018 stopped the raging rams who’ve fallen so far below because they paid all their star and the one chance they had was stopped by the pats Ladies and gentlemen, new england patriots.
I've been a Pats fan since 1988 when they were the league's doormat. I've known some awful losses and I hope that fans like you are rewarded with an amazing victory, compensation for all those "I can't believe it, but I can believe it" moments. You are my kind of fan and although it's been some years now since that night, my heart goes out to you. May your Falcons reach the top for you, my friend.
Randy Ventresca True. Hope you're wrong, such an exciting team and revenge can be a great motivator (as Brady showed). I'm a Pats fan, btw. Still not sure that really happened Sunday night. Even Belichick said he had to watch it the next morning to make sure it was real.
You sound like a great fan and a decent guy. Atlanta is one hell of a team. One of the greatest displays of football I've ever watched. Sorry for the loss guys.
Your concern for Dion Lewis' health at the end of regulation showed your integrity right away. Just keep supporting your team. They made it farther than most ever will. Good luck next season from a lifelong Pat's fan.
Thanks for sharing this with us. Great narration and you are a good dude. You all seem like good classy people who know their football. Good luck to the Falcons next season. Thanks again.
Man I'm a die hard pats fan I was running and screaming all around my job when they won but I will say I just love you.. you took that loss like no other
What a classy response at the end...as a Pats fan...I'd watch a game with this guy anytime! We've been on your end twice....the pain doesn't go away...but it does fade in intensity...you've got a great team that will be back...
As a Pats fan who lives in Atlanta, much respect. I've watched a few of these videos, and you show a lot of class. Anybody but the Pats and I would have been rooting for the Falcons. Been in your shoes with the two losses to the Giants, especially 2007 where we should have smoked them.
Usually I'd talk shit but this guy seems like a genuine fan. Reminds me of my best friend cuz he's a true Falcons' fan as well. I feel bad for u bro & I hope u guys win next year. My team has won enough & Brady can walk into the sunset on top. But u guys deserve one man, hopefully next year dude
Now this was the classiest Falcon fan that took the loss while holding his head high. He kept his wits and kept everything in perspective and was generous to his Patriot fan that was at his place. Maybe Superbowl 52 will be your year. You have a young team of players and they'll bounce right back.
atlanta falcons fans have had it rough, you were very close but still no cigar. I'm a 49er's fan since 79 and i always remember the great rivalry we had with you guys, you will win one with this team.
Another sympathetic Pats fan here. After watching the Falcons soundly beat Seattle I immediately picked the Falcons to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. That's not what I wanted, but I was certain of it. They looked hungry, tough, fast, and talented, and they are. It took a miracle to beat them in SB LI and as long as they can somehow get over this loss they will have their day. Trust me, any Patriots fan who remembers the Tyree catch feels for Atlanta and their fans even as we celebrate the team we're currently blessed with.
Ahhh yes, pats you guys on the back it was a great game man. You know what as a PATRIOTS fan I can honestly tell you I've always kind of admired the Falcons. I've always wanted to see your team be successful and you have been I'm sure you're time will come. GO PATRIOTS!!!
Amazing how unbiased watching the game this Falcon fan was. He credited good play by the opponents during the drive because it was warranted. Nice video... It was different
much respect to this guy for posting this video in spite of this most likely being one the most painful moments of his adult life and especially since he started recording in belief that this would be Atlanta's moment. It makes you wonder how many Atlanta fans recorded themselves but then deleted the video instead of posting it and all the crazy freakouts across America that unfolded that fateful day that we never got to see
As a Pats fan, I was prepared to lose, and I would have not felt as bad losing to your Falcons, they are an excellent team, you should be proud, they were kicking our butts...GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR!!
I am a Pats fan and I already voiced my opinion on this vid, but I have to say again, you handled this loss with dignity and class, you have respect. I wish you well.
I'm a pats fan but I have mad respect for Matt Ryan and the young Falcons. It's good to see that there are fans who except the loss and aren't blaming them for cheating. I guarantee the Falcons will be in the Super Bowl in the near future, and I wish them the best of luck
Dude, props for putting this up. Pats fan here and Trust me when is ay, I feel your pain.. But yea, good on ya for putting this up, u got some chutzpah.
Sorry man.. I know it hurts and I've been on the receiving end of that when the Pats lost to the Giants in the perfect season that ended badly and it was all for not and it stung. Hey great commentary on the video, I found this by accident and you did a good job!
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As a pats fan u took your lost gracefully much respect to you.
Agreed, this was as graceful of a loss acceptance by a fan that I have ever seen. Fully blames his own team and gives kudos to the pats. GG Atlanta, maybe we will see you next year.
nitiphat07 he's use to it
Secian You will...1st game of the season next year.
It really is rather typical reaction of a Falcon fan. My reaction was similar. When he stated "I can't believe but I can" I said the same thing.
nitiphat07 same I’m with u
This dude sounds like a decent guy - I feel bad for him.
And this is coming from a Pats fan.
Same...sikeeeeeee 😂😂😂😂#patsnation
Hope he didnt vote for Hillary last year...yikes
I'm with you Noah. Sounds like a cool dude. ATL had a great year. Nothing to be embarrassed about when you lose to the GOAT.
Noah Namey Dang me too.. I had to come watch these videos cause believe it or not we feel their pain. We've felt it twice for Christ sakes.
Twice? You're just a yougin'
I watched my Patriots get mauled by Bears then squashed by a Fridge.
And then I watched Desmond F'n Howard run back the 2nd half kickoff, to lead Farve's Cheeseheads to victory.
I'm 9 days away from 50 years old. I remember Bucky fucking Dent (I was in 6th grade - listening to the Red Sox on a transistor radio in class) . I remember the Bill Buckner bungle (I was in Army basic training at Ft. Benning). I know sports fan pain.
First one of these that the guy seems like a good dude and smart football fan. Sorry man.
I would agree, but he’s holding his phone wrong… is it really so difficult to record in landscape?
The real tragedy is that he's recording vertically.
Truth.
Shredder McScumbag lol true
Guys right they were gassed
Actually horizontal
Nah! That's the most Atlanta thing he can do also, lol.
Thanks to the vast majority of you for the empathy for this tortured sports fan. Pleasantly surprised by all the support from Pats fans. Atlanta will break through one of these years, but until then I'll keep suffering with all my Atlanta teams.
I think any Pats fan who remembers how 18-1 felt has a little sympathy for Atlanta.
Not a lot of free agents this year, lots of rookies and second years on defense. They'll want to get paid in the next couple years, though. We'll re-up Ryan, Trufant and Freeman, and hope to get a ring in the next couple years before we can't afford everyone.
I live an hour drive to Foxboro and been a Pats fan way back when all we did was lose. Can I just say, Atlanta fans have so much class and the Falcons are so skilled with class. Atlanta has proved they are such a great team and I will root for them in the next season for the NFC side. May we have a SBLII rematch!!! Much respect, from New England.
artistforadonai Dude, if the shoe was on the other foot, I would've wanted to bite through a wired fence lol I'm proud of my team but Atlanta fans should be proud too. They got to the Super Bowl. That's not easy. Good luck to your team next year and thanks for not being a jerk about the Pats winning lol
love watching you guys (and gal). weird question, are u in ministry?
A knowledgeable NFL fan that takes a historic Super Bowl collapse graciously?? That must be some good sativa. Kudos to you
As a life long New Englander and Pats fan, you kept it classy. You guys were juggernauts for the majority of the game. The Falcons are a great team.
As a Pats fan I'm elated and overjoyed obviously lol. I will say this though you guys have a great team from top to bottom who should be contenders for years to come.
Jason Carney I hope so
Completely agree. Wouldn't be shocked if Falcons go 6-10 next year. How you don't run the ball 3 times after Julio catch with 4min left and kick a FG is coaching 101. Pat's could not move the ball down the field and make up 11 pts in 3 minutes. Quinn and Shanahan are unfit coaches.
I agree with you! Two teams playing the best game ever! And maybe we will see this game again!
IDK about that the Bills had looses like that and went back how many times....
Falcons are done after this loss. I find it hard to believe a time could ever again collapse this badly and hand the other time the victory gift wrapped.
You guys are so respectful! As a Patriots fan from Boston, I felt bad for you.
Man... as a Vikings fan, all I can say is I know your pain. Head up. Hell of a team down there.
The Good Fight yeah, you guys have been thru the ringer too
As a Patriots fan, I feel you and that heartbreak (2007, 2011). You guys are amazing fans and I wish you and your team the best for next season.
As a Patriots fan for 50 years I can feel your pain. We waited 42 years for our first Super Bowl. Support your Falcons win or lose. That makes your a really good fan and a really good guy.
I know that as a pats fan, I'm probably the last person you want to hear from, but you guys are some of the best fans in sports, and you guys were the better team this game, but you guys have a great team, and I have a feeling the Falcons aren't done yet.
They weren't the better team, they let up the biggest comeback in SB history and lost.
I agree with that. I believe there is potential for Atlanta to come back to the Super Bowl again. It might take some adjustments but I could see them back in the big game before too long.
Zachary Kaplan falcons are done buddy for the next decade
what are u on lmao
hey i know that every single person in the comments is saying this but i really just want to thank you for not blaming the refs or calling brady a cheater and i’m a pats fan and that is just really rare to see another fan base just accept it. personally, if i had a regular season that good and lost that game i would lose my mind like when we lost to eli. i really hope the falcons become the juggernaut team and create a dynasty because they are one of the best teams and/or fan bases in the nfl. you guys have an amazing qb and a great young team surrounding him. good luck to you guys in the future and the falcons time is near. 👍🦅
As a Pats fan, I'm not one to gloat, and I do feel your pain. According to Wikipedia, if there's one thing these two teams now have in common, they both lost their first two Superbowls. I was in high school when the Pats defeated the Miami Dolphins in the AFC ("Squish the Fish!"), only to lose to the Chicago Bears in Superbowl XX (we had to face William "The Refrigerator" Perry). We lost again to the Packers in XXXI, and the Falcons lost their first Superbowl (XXXIII) to the Denver Broncos. It took 42 years for the Patriots to win their first Superbowl (XXXVI), and they've grown a lot in the 15 years since. If anything, the Patriots have simply raised the bar on so many levels in Superbowl LI - a historic comeback from a 25-point deficit, with overtime to boot. This is the stuff of legend, and, for other teams like the Atlanta Falcons, something to learn from out of pure respect.
Way to lose with dignity. At least you aren't a Lions fan.
or Browns fan
Patriots 5 Super Bowl champs. Greatest team of all time with the same coach and same QB hahahahhahahahahjahaha
No need to throw us lions fans under the bus bro, we already live there.
MaSoNiSAweSomE Don't get too cocky because new england is not the greatest team of all time
MaSoNiSAweSomE Pittsburgh has six SBS so ur not the best besides my team beat y'all in the sb
You people are way to polite. Shame on you for having such class and manners!
lol
Jay Kahil After watching people crying and scraming, it's good to see a humble reaction video.
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Ha probably has Canadian roots… 😂😂😂😂😂
Falcon Fan: I feel your pain, believe me.. my wife and I have been rabid Pats fans since we married in 1971, and for thirty years we suffered along with the "Patsies" as they were known then, year after year of being the NFL doormats, the butt of football jokes, hopeless losers... then suddenly, Brady and Belichick happened, and our days of football fan pain were ended, so please understand that as Patriots fans, we paid our dues big time, and we have been blessed for the last 16 years. All dynasties come to an end as the Tom Landry Cowboys did, and the Don Shula Dolphins, the Chuck Knoll Steelers, etc etc, and the Brady/Belichick dynasty will also end, so cut us some slack for enjoying our years of Patriots glory. The next dynasty? Could very well be the Falcons, so keep the faith. If someone had told me in 1990 that the Patriots would soon become one of the all-time great NFL franchises, I would have laughed my ass off, so hang in there buddy- and when the Falcons DO eventually reach their glory days, you'll bathe in the glory as we have, and YOU will have to deal with your team being hated by the rest of the country, jealous of your team's winning ways. Such is the price of success.
I don't know if I would have been able to handle this as well as you. Sorry one of the teams had to lose. I'm a huge Sevendust fan so if the Pats were going to lose, I could have lived with Atlanta. Your team is young and will have more chances.
Eagles got in the way of that other Chance🤷♂️
As a Saints fan, I know choke the past 10 years. We've choked at least three times in the playoffs where we had super bowl type squads. But I wouldn't trade all of them for as bad as this choke was.
We gave up the Minneapolis miracle, the Alex Smith tecmo bowl play, the ref screw job vs the Rams... But those games were all close. I don't know if I could have ever gotten over if the Saints were ahead of the Colts 28-3 in the 3rd quarter of our Super Bowl and lost. I honestly don't know if I could have ever watched another game. Respect to you for handling it with class. Much better than I would have done. Who Dat.
From another Pats fan, that WAS very classy indeed! Right down to the point where you went "Nah, that's a touchdown". Empathize with you guys, we once went unbeaten and then promptly lost the Superbowl. The most gut wrenching of any loss ever that. But, on the bright side, this Falcons team will mature a little bit next year and things can only get better for them. Very odd saying that, given your team just went to the superbowl. But you have a terrific QB and a good young team around him. Not sure how many of these players you will get to keep. Well played. Hard luck! On the bright side, you lost to the GOAT. No shame in that.
as a pats fan rewatching 2 years later, still gives me chills. much respect to how you took the loss, i respect you being a good sport about it, thats something i really preach and im glad to see it
I know man! This was the most amazing comeback ever! Go Pats
I would watch a game with you three anywhere anytime. YOU GUYS ARE Awesome. Sorry for your loss,
PATRIOTS G O A T. GO PATS!
As a Pats fan I really feel for you man. Felt like this twice against the effing Giants. Hell of a game, your team will be back there soon I think. That's a hell of a team.
You’re a hell of a classy guy. I’m a huge Brady fan, and you had me tearing up at the end of the game. Best to you!
Great video bud...As a lifelong Patriots fan (even in the 70's when they were terrible) I really feel for you. You clearly knew your team and it's players...you know good plays when you see them and complimented them...a true football fan. Until this past week I had not realized just how unfortunate Atlanta fans were in every sport. 1 Title in what must seem like a gazillion years. Wish you and other Atlanta fans all the best in the future...you have a great young team there..don't lose faith
I Kind of feel sorry for this guy!
Hehateme lol 25 likes
You should feel sorry for all the falcons fans like me
Took this loss in such a good way so much respect
Your a good guy, also have guts for putting this on RUclips for people to make fun of you, respect from Philly
We only make fun of the ones that are assholes and act stupid ... this guy was classy and respectful so respect to him !
Watching this in 2019, as a Pats fan I still get chills but I have to tell you that this is the best opposing team's fan reactions I have ever seen, especially for this game. I felt for you guys. You were literally speechless at the end I cannot blame you. Thank you for posting it and all the best to the 3 of you!
What a very calm and reasonable reaction. I don't believe many Pats fans would react this way, myself included.
Hey man, as a long term Pats fan *Since 1985* I can tell you that indeed Atlanta's day will come. The years and years of suck after suck that New England suffered through seemed like they would never end, but eventually our time in the sun came, just keep your faith in your team, it will eventually play out. Just ask Cubs fans, they know.
Literally 5 seconds in: "This is not going to be a Falcons meltdown."
Me: "Oh, this poor man."
This is a great group of friends AND there was no swearing great job! I’m a Buffalo Bills fan so I know what loss is. We lost 4 one right after another
best fan i ever saw. thats how you take a loss dude. kudos to you.
Don’t feel bad I was a 1980’s and 1990’s Bills fan.... Nuff said! Thank you for keeping your cool you’re a true fan in and out.
It wasn't until I watched this video when I realized how blessed I am to be a Boston/New England fan. I mean all of our teams are legitimate contenders
Falcon fans are awesome, coming from a Pat's fan since I was 5. You guys are great, and I really hope your team brings one back to Georgia before long.
I've been a Pats fan for decades but damn man, I feel bad for Atlanta. On one hand, getting to the SB is a huge accomplishment. On the other hand, losing it somehow seems more painful than losing earlier in the season. Not sure why.
John Doe yeah, it just feels like the whole season was useless.
I stayed til the end at the same bar for SB49 & SB51. Saw the Patriots win it all feels great. Seeing your eyes get watery towards the end, i can see/feel the emotion you have for your team. Props man.
you took it like a man like i had to in 07. respect. you will be back.
Boondock oh really
Pats fan here...speeking from experience if and when you finally win this will make it sweeter...give you credit for posting...the nfl need more fans like you bro! Hang in there
I'm at pats fan and i feel sorry for all of the falcons fans
i watch all of patriots fan reaction but this one is the first falcon fan reaction and boy what a fan .....took his loss with dignity no bad words just blame the right people and give credict to the right one ....thanks for sharing your feeling..
Not as bad as when seattle gave the game away, but almost. Time will heal. Give it about 50 years and it will be fine.
its close... but Seattle won it the year before....and wasn't up by 25... Im a Texas Rangers Fan and we were one pitch away (twice) from our first World Series...sports man
XX1 I'm a Cardinals fan from St.Louis & was at that game lol, game 6 of the World Series...best comeback I've ever seen
Sorry man! Been there done that! But, damn, is it ever great to be a New England fan right now! I have no sympathy at all though for the legion of Patriot haters everywhere! Particularly those spewing their jealousy and hate all over Facebook! Most of them are worse than spoiled little brats, throwing temper tantrums when they don't get their way! Especially galling has been the haters' unsupported, illogical comments regarding the whole overblown, unsubstantiated, "Deflategate" fiasco! I hope each one of them is choking big time over this fantastic comeback win, by probably the greatest team ever, in all of sports over such a long period of time (16 years)! GO PATRIOTS!!! NEW ENGLAND FOREVER!!! Let me see now, who will our opponent be in Super Bowl 52? Hmmmmmmm!
Deflategate, spygate,and who knows what they got away with. Cheaters and we all know it.
CBA that's why they've had the best winning record since spygate. Only sorry losers like you make excuses.
New Englander here. Love your attitude man. I feel for ya. Just a day in the life of an Atlanta fan. We were there for decades. I know. Thanks for a great video.
There will be a Superbowl Hangover and that will be like a cancer to the team, the coaches, the ownership, the office workers that are employed by Atlanta Falcons and finally the fans. This is one pain that will live forever...That MVP award I bet anything he would trade it in for a ring. May never reach the SB again.
what size tv is that? That girl is HOT, lucky guy...
David Gabrie
The Pats arguably just salted the ground too, because they just beat the Rams IN THE FALCONS OWN STADIUM! Talk about a double sting to Atlanta!
I get it. I was on the other side of this and I had no hope. I was near orgasmic by the end of it all. My wife, to her credit, never doubted they would come back. We were in Philippines the following year when the Eagles crushed my heart. I still can't re-watch that game. You seem like a nice group. It'll be fun to watch Ryan v Brady at least twice a year now...
I can’t watch the 2 Giant and Philly losses
I felt absolutely fantastic and exhausted after the win, being a Patriot fan. But I didn't feel the need to rub it in like I wanted to with the Seahawks. Unlike them, I felt a little bad seeing the Falcons owner on the sideline looking sicker as the 4th quarter went on. And unlike the Seahawks, where I don't like any of the players, the coach, or the fans; I have respect for the fans, coaches and most of the players of the Falcons. And I have mad respect for Julio Jones.
Paul Wright Yeah, I agree. The Seahawks were very cocky and smug..felt good to beat them
Man, fans like this dude deserve their chance to come back and win it. I'm a Pats fan in Bogota, Colombia, and I went crazy when my team won, but this guy showed a great example of losing decently. If Falcons get another big game opportunity I hope they win. A lot of respect for you guys!
Such a classy fan, you have inspired me.
Good healthy perspective dude. I'm a pats fan and was ranting and raving like a lunatic all game on both sides of the emotional spectrum. Enjoyed your calm yet appropriate level of worry. Seems like you know the game too. Sucks your team lost, D just ran out of gas. You'll be back. Good luck next year.
1:43 sweet voice crack, very satisfying.
justin richard I'm surprised I had any voice left
lol
+Johnny Carson Calm down buddy.
What a stupid comment.
I feel so bad because I respect the falcons as a team. I love Julio and Ryan (I'm a born a raised pats fan) but you guys are some great, respectable fans. Instead of flipping out, you look on the upside. Love it, keep your head high
Biggest collapse in NFL history.
Being a Houston Texans fan that lived in Atlanta for a couple years back in the early 90's I know how you feel, at least you guys have been to a superbowl, and really played a great game, just was a great game and hats off to Atlanta they were an awesome team this year!
Gotta give you props for uploading this -- had to be painful.
Love that you posted this. After the coin toss you said “my gosh. Is this really gonna happen?” I said the exact same thing except I was wearing a Brady jersey 😉
I'm a Broncos fan and I was going for the pats...and after the Broncos loss in 48...you took a SB loss 100x better than I did lol.
It was a great game..I hope jones gets a ring tho.
Yeah, that was a blowout though. Atlanta actually showed up lol.
Eddie Dingle for half the game
NI6HTSTAR still better than Denver in 48 lol
Thank you for accepting the loss and becoming understanding fans. Don't get me wrong, you guys gave us hell in the first half. But with a young team on your side, there are lots of lessons to be learned and an experience to take consideration of. Keep on getting better and I have a feeling that you guys will make a comeback. Believe me, I respect the hell out of your team as a Patriots fan.
From a Pats fan, You guys have a really scary team and made a heck of a game, cant wait to see you next year for the rematch!
I'd sign up for that
Respect to you from a die hard pats fan...it was a great game and I'm sure you guys will be back I don't think anyone in the NFC will stop you
2014, pats ended the legion of boom.
2016, ended the would be dynasty of the falcons led by the mvp and the no. 1 wr of the nfl and fell to oblivion the following years.
2018 stopped the raging rams who’ve fallen so far below because they paid all their star and the one chance they had was stopped by the pats
Ladies and gentlemen, new england patriots.
Was a good run, now the Bills pick up the torch and New England goes back under their rock for the next 70 years.
I've been a Pats fan since 1988 when they were the league's doormat. I've known some awful losses and I hope that fans like you are rewarded with an amazing victory, compensation for all those "I can't believe it, but I can believe it" moments. You are my kind of fan and although it's been some years now since that night, my heart goes out to you. May your Falcons reach the top for you, my friend.
My prediction: Falcons don't even make playoffs next year.
Falcons should be really good for a long time. they'll be back.
I don't know. A choke like this may send shock-waves thru this organization for years. We shall see.
Randy Ventresca Your right the Patriots will be there again. Go Pats! !!
the team that wins the NFC South, finishes last the following year...
Randy Ventresca True. Hope you're wrong, such an exciting team and revenge can be a great motivator (as Brady showed). I'm a Pats fan, btw. Still not sure that really happened Sunday night. Even Belichick said he had to watch it the next morning to make sure it was real.
Coming from a Pat's fan this was the most respectful loss I've seen. I respect you dude, hope Atlanta has better luck in the 2019 season.
Atlanta will be 7-9 next year
10-6
12-4
Madden 17 GOAT Edition ( Brady ) Doesn't count
coolguyjoe99 wut
wtf
I’m a Minnesota fan I understand your pain and frustration!
Brady tore them apart
Jacob Ferber iu
Right into the teeth of the defense.
We lost for 30 years here too, but this was history, you are a very graceful fan in the face of utter pain.
You sound like a great fan and a decent guy. Atlanta is one hell of a team. One of the greatest displays of football I've ever watched. Sorry for the loss guys.
Your concern for Dion Lewis' health at the end of regulation showed your integrity right away. Just keep supporting your team. They made it farther than most ever will. Good luck next season from a lifelong Pat's fan.
Thanks for sharing this with us. Great narration and you are a good dude. You all seem like good classy people who know their football. Good luck to the Falcons next season. Thanks again.
Man I'm a die hard pats fan I was running and screaming all around my job when they won but I will say I just love you.. you took that loss like no other
yeah this guy seems like such a good dude...really felt bad for him watching this knowing the outcome. Need more fans like you.
What a classy response at the end...as a Pats fan...I'd watch a game with this guy anytime! We've been on your end twice....the pain doesn't go away...but it does fade in intensity...you've got a great team that will be back...
As a Pats fan who lives in Atlanta, much respect. I've watched a few of these videos, and you show a lot of class. Anybody but the Pats and I would have been rooting for the Falcons. Been in your shoes with the two losses to the Giants, especially 2007 where we should have smoked them.
Usually I'd talk shit but this guy seems like a genuine fan. Reminds me of my best friend cuz he's a true Falcons' fan as well. I feel bad for u bro & I hope u guys win next year. My team has won enough & Brady can walk into the sunset on top. But u guys deserve one man, hopefully next year dude
Now this was the classiest Falcon fan that took the loss while holding his head high. He kept his wits and kept everything in perspective and was generous to his Patriot fan that was at his place. Maybe Superbowl 52 will be your year. You have a young team of players and they'll bounce right back.
atlanta falcons fans have had it rough, you were very close but still no cigar. I'm a 49er's fan since 79 and i always remember the great rivalry we had with you guys, you will win one with this team.
Fans of other teams like you I have respect for. Keeping it classy & respectful. Falcons will still be a force next season. Hopefully we'll meet again
Another sympathetic Pats fan here. After watching the Falcons soundly beat Seattle I immediately picked the Falcons to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl. That's not what I wanted, but I was certain of it. They looked hungry, tough, fast, and talented, and they are. It took a miracle to beat them in SB LI and as long as they can somehow get over this loss they will have their day.
Trust me, any Patriots fan who remembers the Tyree catch feels for Atlanta and their fans even as we celebrate the team we're currently blessed with.
Ahhh yes, pats you guys on the back it was a great game man. You know what as a PATRIOTS fan I can honestly tell you I've always kind of admired the Falcons. I've always wanted to see your team be successful and you have been I'm sure you're time will come. GO PATRIOTS!!!
Thanks for the commentary. You made the watching well worth watching.
Wow. Such hospitable people. You guys rock. Coming from a diehard pats fan
Amazing how unbiased watching the game this Falcon fan was. He credited good play by the opponents during the drive because it was warranted. Nice video... It was different
much respect to this guy for posting this video in spite of this most likely being one the most painful moments of his adult life and especially since he started recording in belief that this would be Atlanta's moment. It makes you wonder how many Atlanta fans recorded themselves but then deleted the video instead of posting it and all the crazy freakouts across America that unfolded that fateful day that we never got to see
It's been 24 hrs. and all I can do is shake my head. There are no words. Now I know maybe how the Vikings & Bills felt. Life goes on....
As a Pats fan, I was prepared to lose, and I would have not felt as bad losing to your Falcons, they are an excellent team, you should be proud, they were kicking our butts...GOOD LUCK NEXT YEAR!!
Sorry for the loss, guys. That's a tough pill to swallow. You still have an unbelievable offense.
~Pats fan
Half way through this great video. You three are wonderful people. Good spirit.
From a Pats fan I have to commend ATL. But you sir, are a fantastic fan. I wish your awesome team the best of luck next year. Stay tough.
I'm amazed at how calm you are. You took the devastating loss well.
I am a Pats fan and I already voiced my opinion on this vid, but I have to say again, you handled this loss with dignity and class, you have respect. I wish you well.
Thanks for sharing. I am a Boston and feel your pain bro......keep the faith!
Hats off to you sir for posting this! It’s awesome to see ya not freak out like other fans did. -Pats Fan
I'm a pats fan but I have mad respect for Matt Ryan and the young Falcons. It's good to see that there are fans who except the loss and aren't blaming them for cheating. I guarantee the Falcons will be in the Super Bowl in the near future, and I wish them the best of luck
You took the loss with incredible grace! I wouldn't have been so calm
Dude, props for putting this up. Pats fan here and Trust me when is ay, I feel your pain.. But yea, good on ya for putting this up, u got some chutzpah.
Sorry man.. I know it hurts and I've been on the receiving end of that when the Pats lost to the Giants in the perfect season that ended badly and it was all for not and it stung. Hey great commentary on the video, I found this by accident and you did a good job!