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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Predicted Tom Brady, Patriots Super Bowl LI Comeback
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Dodgers News: Joc Pederson Predicted Tom Brady, Patriots Super Bowl LI Comeback

Matthew Moreno
February 6, 2017
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Once the confetti settled at NRG Stadium, the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots were praised for playing one of the most-thrilling Super Bowl games. However, in the time between kickoff and celebration, there was reason to believe Super Bowl LI was next in line of a dud of an NFL playoff game this year.

After a scoreless first quarter, the Falcons took a 7-0 lead behind a Devonta Freeman touchdown. Atlanta put together on another scoring drive shortly after, and jumped out to a 21-0 lead on Robert Alford’s 82-yard interception return.

Stephen Gostkowski’s 41-yard field goal got the Patriots on the board just before halftime. Tom Brady’s quest to become the first quarterback in NFL history to win five Super Bowls appeared to be in real jeopardy.

While some were minting the Falcons as Super Bowl LI champions, Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson remained confident in Brady and the Patriots:

Tom Brady comes back and wins this game #bookit

— Joc Pederson (@yungjoc650) February 6, 2017

The Falcons’ lead grew to 28-3 with less than nine minutes remaining in the third quarter. With the Patriots still appearing listless, Pederson was unwavering even when questioned by Justin Turner:

@redturn2 dnt call it a comeback…

— Joc Pederson (@yungjoc650) February 6, 2017

Brady and the Patriots then proceeded to mount a historic comeback, capped off by two touchdowns and a pair of two-point conversions to force the first overtime in Super Bowl history. That prompted another tweet from Pederson:

Tom Brady lives first this! #stillbooked

— Joc Pederson (@yungjoc650) February 6, 2017

The Patriots won the coin toss at the start of overtime, and went on a 75-yard scoring drive to win Super Bowl LI. Speaking during FanFest at Dodger Stadium, Pederson said he was hopeful the Falcons would come away victorious, but conceded it would likely be the Patriots.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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