Live Super Bowl 51: New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons

Well, that was intense. The Atlanta Falcons were unstoppable for large parts of that game, but as they faded in the fourth, Tom Brady, who was quiet until that point, stepped up and found touchdown after touchdown for the New England Patriots.

A huge defensive effort to keep the Falcons out of field goal range when they led by 8 points gave the Pats the distinct feeling they could win it, and a touchdown and two-point conversion sent the game to overtime.

The Patriots received first and marched up the field with Brady in scintillating form against the tired Falcons defence.

And it was all over too soon as James White barrelled over the line to send the Vince Lombardi trophy back to Boston.

That's all from me. Thanks for following along today for this epic.

Until next time,

Jamie out

Could have gone to James White (and just as easily Matt Ryan), but Tom Brady is Super Bowl LI's Most Valuable Player.

The Tom Brady Revenge Tour is complete! He lifts the Vince Lombardi trophy for the fifth time.

He is now 39, but still as good as he was years back. Impressive (whether you like him or not).

Roger Goodell hands the Vince Lombardi trophy to Robert Kraft, the owner of the Patriots.

But he could not be heard during the presentation, as he was roundly booed by every Pats fan in Houston.

So if anyone doesn't know the backstory, Tom Brady was suspended for the first four games of this season for Deflategate. His suspension was not met with any enthusiasm in Boston, and as a result, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been public enemy number one.

Much has been discussed of Goodell handing the trophy to Brady and Belichick. For his part, Goodell has said nothing would make him happier (but colour me dubious ...)

In any case, dreams are now realities. Welcome to the post-match show.

And some more memes for your viewing pleasure as we all try to catch our breath after that one.

The Patriots did not lead once during that game. Only when James White crashed over for the overtime touchdown did New England have the Falcons on the scoreboard.

Brady speaking to the media and says the Patriots team this year resembles "those teams of the past" (he has won four other Super Bowls).