Atlanta is set to host the Super Bowl in 2028 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking the first time the championship game has returned to the city since the New England Patriots took home their sixth Lombardi Trophy against the Los Angeles Rams in 2019. This exciting news has many fans looking forward to the big game, but it also sparked some nostalgia, especially among Patriots supporters, as it brings back memories of their team’s recent successes.
However, the announcement had a major hiccup. Multiple insiders mistakenly reported the Roman numeral for the upcoming Super Bowl, using XLII instead of the correct LXII. This mix-up sent social media ablaze with confusion and laughter, as XLII represents the Super Bowl that the Patriots lost to the Giants during the 2007 season. Patriots fans quickly seized on the error, recalling that painful defeat instead of celebrating the new venue.
Despite the mistake, the buzz around the announcement remains strong. Fans joked about a potential rematch against the Giants and what it would mean to relive that dramatic showdown. Yet, for many, the thought of recreating that day brings a mix of emotions, leaning more toward wishing they could change the outcome rather than remembering the loss.
Interestingly, many of the tweets that shared the wrong Roman numeral continue to exist online, untouched despite numerous corrections and clarifications from followers. Still, a silver lining exists for Patriots fans: they won’t have to endure the experience of watching Super Bowl XLII again, at least not in 2028.
As New England contemplates its chances for the future, there’s hope that perhaps by 2028, they might once again be in the running as a contender in the AFC. Until then, fans are left to dream and wait for what promises to be an unforgettable event in Atlanta.
