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BOSTON, MA – FEBRUARY 07: Rob Gronkowsk of the New England Patriots drinks beers during the Super Bowl victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rob Gronkowski

Way too early 2017 NFL power rankings

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OK, we know: the Super Bowl just ended. But that’s already been like three days ago. The Patriots had their parade celebration. The 2016 NFL season is over. And it’s never too early to begin thinking about next season. While the Patriots enjoy their victory tour and the Falcons work through the seven stages of […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 14: Russell Wilson #3 of the Seattle Seahawks reacts against the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on January 14, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Get in early: Breaking down Las Vegas odds for next year’s Super Bowl

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Super Bowl LII is only 363 days away, so get your bets in now. The odds are already available via Bovada, and the advantage you have right now is that the Sportsbooks are as clueless as the rest of us. At this point last year, the Atlanta Falcons were listed as a 40/1 shot to […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Dont’a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Dissecting the pivotal play which cost the Atlanta Falcons Super Bowl LI

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In less than a minute midway through the fourth quarter of Super Bowl LI, seven things went wrong for the Atlanta Falcons. Had any of those things not happened, the Falcons likely would have held on to win their first Vince Lombardi Trophy, instead of suffering the worst collapse in Super Bowl history. Here’s how […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 01: Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan of the Atlanta Falcons speaks with the media during a Super Bowl LI press conference on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Four goats from Super Bowl LI

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Coming out of Super Bowl LI, everyone is buzzing about one GOAT. As in, “Greatest Of All Time.” Apparently, that’s Tom Brady. But Brady wouldn’t be getting quite as much GOAT chatter if not for four Atlanta Falcons goats. As in, “dudes who screwed up and are now the object of hostility.” Let’s never forget the […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: James White #28 of the New England Patriots evades a tackle by Deion Jones #45 of the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from the Super Bowl

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This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. James White, RB, New England Patriots Brady himself said […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 05: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Dont’a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

This Weekend in NFL Stupid: Super Bowl LI edition

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Blowing a 25-point lead in an 18-minute span requires at least some stupid, so we’ve got plenty to discuss coming out of Super Bowl LI. The Atlanta Falcons offense is featured in the year’s final edition of This Weekend in NFL Stupid. Abysmal play-calling — Part 1 There was little reason for the Falcons to panic […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The definitive guide to why the Atlanta Falcons will win Super Bowl LI

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A Las Vegas favorite hasn’t won a Super Bowl since 2010, when the Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Since then, the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers have all lost despite being favored to win the Lombardi Trophy. That streak will be extended on […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – JANUARY 26: Bettors line up to place wagers after more than 400 proposition bets for Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots were posted at the Race & Sports SuperBook at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino on January 26, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Breaking down the point spread and total for Super Bowl LI

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The New England Patriots stand as a three-point favorite for Super Bowl LI. Facts surrounding that line… If that holds up, it’ll be the eighth three-point spread in Super Bowl history. There have been five seven-point spreads. No other Super Bowl spreads are close to as common. Teams favored by exactly three points are 4-3. With […]

9-30-2001: Foxboro: Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady was all smiles on the sidelines as the clock winds down on New England’s win over the Colts.

What was happening in the world when Tom Brady made his first NFL start

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On Sunday, Tom Brady will start his 269th career NFL game while becoming the first player ever to participate in seven Super Bowls. A lot has happened in the 15 years and four months that have passed since Brady made his first NFL start — fittingly against Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts on Sept. […]

Boston vs. Atlanta: Which Super Bowl city is cooler?

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On Sunday, professional football teams will represent Boston (generally) and Atlanta in a battle for NFL superiority. The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons will play to bring home the Vince Lombardi Trophy as the winners of Super Bowl 51. But what if the cities were forced to represent themselves? What if the Super Bowl championship was […]

HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 01: Keanu Neal #22 of the Atlanta Falcons addresses the media during the Super Bowl LI press conference on February 1, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Rookies who could play major roles in Super Bowl LI

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Super Bowl LI is rich with young players, especially on the Atlanta Falcons. Here’s a look at eight rookies who could make a huge impact when the Falcons and New England Patriots meet Sunday in Houston. 1. Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal Age: 21 The first-round pick has taken on the Kam Chancellor role in […]

ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 27: Vic Beasley Jr. #44 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrates after the game against the Arizona Cardinals at the Georgia Dome on November 27, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

Meet the Atlanta Falcons’ impossibly young defensive core

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Most of the nation is still unfamiliar with the Atlanta Falcons defense, which is young and inexperienced and didn’t put up spectacular numbers in 2016. But those numbers have improved greatly as the season as worn on, thanks to major improvements from a slew of extremely green but budding stars. An introduction (sorted by age)… […]

ATLANTA, GA – DECEMBER 18: Devonta Freeman #24 runs off the field with Tevin Coleman #26 of the Atlanta Falcons after scoring during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at the Georgia Dome on December 18, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Can Atlanta’s running back duo take over the Super Bowl?

0 comments by on 1/26/2017

We know this: The New England Patriots are remarkably good at taking away their opponent’s top weapon. In their last seven playoff games, the Pats have held the opposing team’s top receiver to an average of three catches for 37 yards per game, giving up only two touchdowns to those seven wideouts. And most of […]

in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Who faces the most pressure in Super Bowl LI?

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In Super Bowl LI, the New England Patriots will be looking to put the cherry on top of a dynastic run, while the Atlanta Falcons will be looking for their first-ever Lombardi Trophy. That creates an interesting dynamite in terms of which team needs this more. Why the Patriots will feel pressure On one hand, […]

ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 22: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Top 5 NFL players from the Conference Championship Round

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This weekly segment highlights the best performances of the week in the NFL. Every position and player is eligible, all it requires is a truly epic showing. It’s not always stat driven, or analytics grade driven, though those things help you get on this list. 1. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons Is there any doubt […]

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