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In the weeks before '''Super Bowl LI''', many experts predicted a shootout between the two teams given that the Falcons had the No. 1 ranked offense and the Patriots had the No. 4 ranked offense. Because of the numerous weapons at the disposal of both quarterbacks (or field generals, as George Carlin would more accurately suggest), such as short bullets, shotguns, and long bombs, emergency crews and trauma teams in the metro Houston area were on high alert and prepared for a potential bloodbath.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/02/super-bowl-li/ Houston Trauma Teams Prepare for Deadly Super Bowl Shootout]</ref> One hour before kickoff, the medical staff for both teams consulted Medicine to [[Clear|clear]] all players and coaches before the Super Bowl. Americans were thrilled when President George Bush and Barbara Bush were honorary guests, though the moment was ruined with Super Bowl referee Carl Cheffers accidentally aspirated the coin used during the coin toss.

The Patriots got the ball first. Unfortunately, after an early 3 and out, the Patriots punted the ball to Medicine. The Patriots would struggle getting their offense going, while the Falcons started out fast. The Falcons dominated the Patriots, taking a 21-3 lead into halftime. Gomerblog noted on their Twitter feed that the Patriots were "carrying the football like I carry my [[Pager|pager]]: looking for any opportunity to give it away." As the score was teetering on the edge of what is considered a blowout, many [[American|Americans]] at Super Bowl parties watching the game took the opportunity to take to discuss more interesting topics like concussions or how both IBM Watson and the Fox NFL Robot were more useful than the [[Da Vinci]] surgical robot.