Poll shows majority of Americans rooting against the Patriots in Super Bowl LI

Americans are coming together to root against the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

Public Policy Polling has found that 53% of Americans are rooting for the Falcons to win Super Bowl LI on Sunday compared to the 27% who are pulling for the Patriots.

The Falcons have a 55% favorable view from fans. while 19% of people view them negatively. The public attitude toward the Patriots is much closer, with 43% having a positive view toward them and 42% negative. The Patriots are the most hated team in the NFL since the Deflategate scandal, with 21% of of fans reporting that New England is their least favorite team. The Dallas Cowboys are the second most-hated team with 19% of the vote.

The Cowboys and Packers both received 14% of the vote for favorite team.

The poll also found that Tom Brady is America's favorite quarterback, with the Patriots star earning 22% of the vote. Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers received 16% of the vote, good for second place. 

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