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Jeremy WillisESPN.com
By now, many people know the Atlanta Falcons only for various memes about blowing a 28-3 lead to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI. Well, they did something similar Sunday, blowing a 20-point lead to the Dallas Cowboys.
According to ESPN Stats & Information research, the Cowboys were 1-35 before today when trailing by 19-plus points in a half. The Falcons scored 39 points without a turnover. According to Elias Sports Bureau data, teams were 440-0 in that scenario since 1933.
It’s not as bad as leading 28-3, refusing to run the ball and allowing Tom Brady & Co. to complete an epic Super Bowl rally — but still, social media was not kind.
The Falcons after blowing a 20-point lead to the Cowboys: pic.twitter.com/wausYKthNw
— ESPN (@espn) September 20, 2020
Chuck felt the pain after the Falcons loss today 😅 pic.twitter.com/fr9SlJJv3W
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) September 20, 2020
I’ll give credit to the Falcons, when they lose, they lose in style and memorable fashion. The Falcons have to be the best losers of all time.
— Emmanuel Acho (@EmmanuelAcho) September 20, 2020
The falcons didn’t just lose that game
— Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 20, 2020
Omg🤯🤯
— Trae Young (@TheTraeYoung) September 20, 2020
Games like the Cowboys vs. the Falcons is why I love football!!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 20, 2020
After a game like the one the Falcons had today you just want to go home to your mom.. Get your favourite meal… And let her tell you it’s gonna be ok
— Hugh Douglas (@Bighugh53) September 20, 2020
My Louisville Cardinals lost last night & My Atlanta Falcons lost in disbelief fashion today…You know what, I just text my wife to put me a “COLD-BREW” 🍺 on the counter so I can chug it when I walk in the house..Then I’m gone lite my🔥 Fire Pit & make s’mores with my daughter
— Harry Douglas (@HDouglas83) September 20, 2020
I love how Twitter’s asking me “what’s happening” in this picture. I can tell you what’s happening. The #Falcons are choking again. That’s what’s happening. pic.twitter.com/AdNSz4jFcm
— Greg Ledet (@GregLedet) September 20, 2020
#Saints fans watching the Falcons blow a huge lead and losing in typical epic fashion… pic.twitter.com/0bMjTfaq9V
— Scott Prather (@Scott_1420) September 20, 2020
Falcons fans after blowing another lead: pic.twitter.com/1qoDCPziJ9
— ESPN (@espn) September 20, 2020
Swear to god I am done wit NFL @AtlantaFalcons my goddess!!!!!
— Montrezl Harrell (@MONSTATREZZ) September 20, 2020
RIP to the only fan the Falcons had left. https://t.co/YffyWQamGq
— Jon DeTrinis (@JonDeTrinis) September 20, 2020
