283 more shiny reasons to hate the Patriots

New England won't let Atlanta forget it trailed 28-3 in Super Bowl LI.

Trolls that they are, the Patriots' championship ring includes 283 (get it? 28-3 = 283) diamonds to punctuate the comeback.

The ring, made by Jostens includes the Patriots' five Vince Lombardi Trophies and a giant logo. The final score of the game, 34-28, is engraved on the side. (The NFL pays for the rings, so 3,428 diamonds may have been out of the question.)

But this, according to the Patriots, made it all worth:

The Falcons will face the Patriots Oct. 22 in New England.

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