falcons syndrome

Starts when a sports team has a huge lead for the majority of the game and it appears the game is going to be a blowout. When contracted, the leading team then allows the opposing team to catch up and ultimately win the game, typically in the last part of the game which may include overtime.

The most well known case of Falcons syndrome occurred when the Atlanta Falcons blew a 25 point lead in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl 51 against the New England Patriots.