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Falcons Spark Outrage with 28-3 Jersey Post

5/31/2025

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The Atlanta Falcons stirred controversy by posting a photo of players Jessie Bates III and Mike Ford, whose jersey numbers (3 and 28) inadvertently recalled the team's painful 28-3 Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots. Fans quickly voiced their discontent, prompting the team to remove the post and reminding everyone of that heart-wrenching defeat.

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The Atlanta Falcons stirred controversy by posting a photo of players Jessie Bates III and Mike Ford, whose jersey numbers (3 and 28) inadvertently recalled the team's painful 28-3 Super Bowl loss to the New England Patriots. Fans quickly voiced their discontent, prompting the team to remove the post and reminding everyone of that heart-wrenching defeat.