Photos: Atlanta Falcons play Patriots in the 2017 Super Bowl

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Photos: Patriots rally past Falcons in Super Bowl

A photo gallery from the Super Bowl football game between the Atlanta Falcons and New England Patriots on Feb. 5, 2017.

February 5, 2017, Houston: Tom Brady hoists the Lombardi Trophy winning his fifth ring as the Patriots beat the Falcons 34-28 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) leaves the field at the end of the game as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. Curtis Compton/AJC

February 5, 2017, Houston: Tom Brady hoists the Lombardi Trophy winning his fifth ring as the Patriots beat the Falcons 34-28 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes during overtime as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. Bob Andres/AJC

February 5, 2017, Houston: Bill Belichick pumps his fist beating the Falcons 34-28 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 5, 2017, Houston: Patriots Martellus Bennett kisses the Lombardi Trophy after beating the Falcons 34-28 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

February 5, 2017, Houston: Michael Strahan carrys the Lombardi Trophy to the stage after the Patriots beat the Falcons 34-28 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) hugs New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) as he leaves the field at the end of the game as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws for an interception to Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) dives into the end zone for a score in the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) gets upended as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons players celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons defensive end Courtney Upshaw (91) sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons defensive end Courtney Upshaw (91) celebrates as he sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons defensive end Courtney Upshaw (91) celebrates as he sacks New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores a touchdown in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores a touchdown in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates after he scores a touchdown in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates after he scores a touchdown in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) celebrates after he scores a touchdown in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a score in the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) dives into the end zone for a score in the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Falcons fans cheer as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) runs for a gain as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for a short gain in the first quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches for a gain in the second quarter to set up a score as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) directs the offense in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is pressured as he throws by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) breaks away for a touchdown off an interception as New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) lies in his wake as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44) hits \NE12| as he throws as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker De'Vondre Campbell (59) pressures New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) leaves New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) in his wake as he runs an interception back for touchdown in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) celebrates an interception run back for touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes in the 3rd quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) catches a pass for a gain in the 3rd quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel (18) gets an interference call to continue the Falcons drive in the 3rd Quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Bob Andres/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) scores in the 3rd quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman (26) scores in the 3rd quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX The Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores in the 3rd quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is sacked by Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett (97) as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Hyosub Shin/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball for a reception during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Hyosub Shin/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) dives in for a touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. Hyosub Shin/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) catches the ball during a scoring drive as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons tight end Austin Hooper (81) scores on a pass play as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes in the second quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) celebrates an interception he ran back for a touchdown as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Falcons cheerleaders on the sideline. The Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife Barbara watch as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. John Spink/AJC

February 5, 2017 Houston, TX - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by New England Patriots middle linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) and New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

February 5, 2017 Houston, TX - New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) and New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19) celebrate their victory over the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

February 5, 2017 Houston, TX - New England Patriots running back James White (28) dives for the game winning touchdown in the 5th quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

February 5, 2017 Houston, TX - New England Patriots running back James White (28) dives for the game winning touchdown in the 5th quarter at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Sunday, February 5, 2017. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots running back James White (28) celebrates scoring late in the 4th quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) celebrates tying the game as the Patriots convert for 2 to tie at 28 all after scoring 28 unanswered points as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. Curtis Compton/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores in the 4th quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola (80) scores in the 4th quarter as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots players celebrate at the end of the game as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. John Spink/AJC

FEBRUARY 5, 2017 HOUSTON TX New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) holds up the Vince Lombardi championship trophy on the field at the end of the game as the Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, Sunday, February 5, 2017. The Patriots beat the Falcons in OT 34-28. John Spink/AJC

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February 5, 2017, Houston: Tom Brady hoists the Lombardi Trophy winning his fifth ring as the Patriots beat the Falcons 34-28 to win the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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