Some NFL losses are so legendary that people refer to them by a simple phrase.
The Ice Bowl. The Drive. The Miracle in the Meadowlands. The Immaculate Reception.
Or even, simply, 28-3.
Fans, young and old, know 28-3 was the score in the third quarter of Super Bowl LI before the Atlanta Falcons' legendary meltdown that led to the New England Patriots winning their fifth championship.
All losses hurt, but a loss like that will leave a legacy of heartbreak that can last generations. It stings a little each time they play that opponent, too, like when the Falcons (4-5) host the Patriots (6-4) Thursday night (8:20 p.