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Longtime NFL writer Rick Gosselin has covered the sport for as long as anybody.
In his five decades in the business, Gosselin has been in-person for 37 of the 57 Super Bowls. But one special moment ranks above all when it comes to the best he’s seen:
There have been 57 Super Bowls. Here is my annual — and updated –posting of the 57 greatest Super Bowl moments: https://t.co/APUU5Ql5H3
— Rick Gosselin (@RickGosselin9) February 4, 2024
The New England Patriots were dead in the 2017 Super Bowl. They trailed the Atlanta Falcons, 28-3, with less than 24 minutes remaining. Tom Brady wasn’t his usual self, completing 17 of his 29 passes for 182 yards with an interception, having failed to generate a touchdown in the game’s first 36 minutes. Then Brady became his usual self, completing 21 of 26 passes for 234 yards and two touchdowns over those final 24 minutes to forge a 28-28 tie with the Falcons, forcing overtime. Brady completed five more passes for 50 yards in overtime to deliver New England the game-winning touchdown and a 34-28 triumph. It was the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history and third greatest comeback in NFL playoff history.
The Pats’ comeback ranked ahead of David Tyree’s helmet catch, the Ben Roethlisberger/Santonio Holmes game-winning connection and Mike Jones’ tackle.
The Chiefs and Niners will look to add to Gosselin’s list with some memorable moments of their own.