New England’s Super Bowl-record comeback Sunday to beat Atlanta produced one of most dramatic NFL title games in history and turned a pair of former Oregon Ducks into two-time NFL champions in the process.
Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount and defensive back Patrick Chung, who overlapped during the Ducks’ 2008 season, each won their second Super Bowl following their 2015 title, also with New England.
Ducks alumni have now played in six consecutive Super Bowls and won 35 rings in 66 total appearances.
Blount finished with 31 rushing yards on 11 attempts while Chung had five total tackles (four solo) and two passes defended.
The Patriots overcame a 25-point deficit Sunday in Houston to beat the Falcons. The previous record for largest deficit overcome in a Super Bowl had been 10 points. Blount played a role in the early hole after he lost a fumble in the second quarter, which Atlanta turned into a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead.
HUGE play from the @AtlantaFalcons defence@LG_Blount fumbles with NE in field goal range#SB51 #SuperBowl https://t.co/I1LMnn6UZN
— NFL UK (@NFLUK) February 6, 2017
Things turned out OK in the end for Blount and the Patriots, of course.
Patrick Chung, surrounded by his family, with the Lombardi Trophy @khou #SuperBowl pic.twitter.com/6tc032HwYk
— Mike Perchick (@MichaelPerchick) February 6, 2017
Just asked LeGarrette Blount why Tom Brady is the best ever. He’s in disbelief still. pic.twitter.com/HsjdLlBIQi
— Tyler Dunne (@TyDunne) February 6, 2017
“To all the doubters out there, sit on your couch. Bye.” – @PatrickChung23 #KeepDoubting #PPW #SB51 pic.twitter.com/uLWHzap8hS
— Prove People Wrong (@ProvePplWrong) February 6, 2017
My boy @LG_Blount says what we all know. Tonight we witnessed greatness. #SuperBowl #SCtop10 pic.twitter.com/DidPBjVGEZ
— Andy Gonzalez (@GoGoGonzilla) February 6, 2017
— Andrew Greif
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