I wouldn't call it dominated. Even if Gronk had secured that 1 last TD catch, would that 1 play alone erase the term "dominated" from the way the Packers played? If the final score was 28-26 had Gronk secured that TD pass, would it still make sense to say "Packers dominated the game, way more than the final score indicates?"
It was a cliff hanger of a game. Both teams played well. There wasn't much of a pass rush from the Pats but kudos to the Packers for pulling this one. Great game once again. Would love to see these two teams played on a neutral field, hopefully in AZ!
I wouldn't personally use the term, "dominate". No, the Patriots are way too good to be dominated by anyone.
However, I did feel that the Packers were a lot closer to putting more points on the board than the Pats. It's a completely moot opinion and it doesn't matter-- this is just fans talking here... but, I was amazed that the Packers couldn't punch it in the end zone at least once during their four trips into the red zone. Credit certainly goes to the Patriots D, but it is still a surprise to us Packer fans who are accustomed to TDs in those cases. Rodgers is fricking deadly usually when he gets close to the end zone...
Also, how many of Brady's passes were deflected? Four or five? Generally, those tips balls tend to end up as INTs. Yet, they all hit the turf. Another opportunity for a big play or two that didn't happen.
I don't know-- just my stupid opinion, but I didn't feel that the Patriots had as many opportunities
that they did not capitalize on versus those that the Packers had.
Not dominated by any stretch. But, I did feel that the Packers had the game in hand more than the score indicated. I hardly yelled at the TV or raised my blood pressure. Just IMO.
Great game.