I watched it yesterday also. My first of the year as well. I dropped the NFL due to the BLM crap and coaching staff not having the guts to tell their players that it’s not acceptable and owners doing the same.
I was vetoed by my wife and kids last night however and fully expected a GAGA tirade. I was pleasantly surprised and although I don’t know the music was entertained. Hopefully her performance will set precedence for future performers to stick to their craft and avoid agenda promotion.
The Falcons started laying back middle of second quarter in my opinion. Patriots earned the win.
I noticed a radical change in strategy by the Falcons at the beginning f the second half. I told my husband (who didn’t grow up with American football) ‘they are protecting their lead. This usually doesn’t end well. They are running more and not taking as many chances’. I was glad the Pats won, but I won’t be watching next year if the league decides that the protests are more important than the love of our country.