Super Bowl 2017: The scene in Houston

The Atlanta Falcons face the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston.

It's Atlanta's second appearance in the big game. The Patriots are vying for their fifth NFL title.

Georgia's Luke Bryan will be performing the national anthem. Lady Gaga will be the halftime show performer.

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‘Man, we feel great,’ Kaden Elliss says. Bijan Robinson thanks God and teammates.

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