The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons were locked in a battle for the Lombardi Trophy during the third quarter of Super Bowl LI, literally.
While the Patriots were trailing 28-3 in the third frame, Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett and Falcons defensive end Dwight Freeney got their facemasks locked together.
Whoops. #SB51 #Patriots #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/Zr8ig7YRO0
— NFL (@NFL) February 6, 2017
That’s not something you see every game.
The Patriots would score on the drive to make it 28-9 entering the fourth quarter.
Thumbnail photo via Robert Deutsch/USA TODAY Sports Images
