Photos: Falcons, Patriots practice as game nears

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Photos: Falcons, Patriots practice as game nears

The teams play in the Super Bowl Sunday in Houston.

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons greets Brian Poole #34 during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Julio Jones #11 of the Atlanta Falcons makes a catch during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches special teams during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) stretches during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn talks with wide receiver Justin Hardy (16) during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Eric Weems #14 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Eric Weems (14) takes part in a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) takes part in a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Chester (65) and center Alex Mack (51) go through drills with teammates during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Assistant Special Teams Coach Eric Sutulovich of the Atlanta Falcons calls plays during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Linebackers Coach Bryan Cox of the Atlanta Falcons talks during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons tackle Ryan Schraeder (73), offensive guard Chris Chester (65) and center Alex Mack (51) go through drills with teammates during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) stretches during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons tight end D.J. Tialavea (86) takes part in a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a pass during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Matt Schaub #8 of the Atlanta Falcons and Matt Ryan #2 walk onto the field during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Jalen Collins #32 of the Atlanta Falcons stands on the sideline during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) throws during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins (32) looks to field a ball in front of quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Special Teams Coordinator Keith Armstrong of the Atlanta Falcons observes the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

A players holds a fist in the air as the Atlanta Falcons have a team huddle during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots works out during a practice session ahead of Super Bowl LI on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots works out during a practice session ahead of Super Bowl LI on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots, left, and head coach Bill Belichick during a practice session ahead of Super Bowl LI on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots during a practice session ahead of Super Bowl LI on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

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HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Dan Quinn of the Atlanta Falcons greets Brian Poole #34 during the Super Bowl LI practice on February 3, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

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