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Patriots vs Falcons: Full predictions for Super Bowl LI

By Keith Rivas

Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General overall view of New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons helmets at NRG Stadium prior to Super Bowl LI on Feb 5, 2017. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; General overall view of New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons helmets at NRG Stadium prior to Super Bowl LI on Feb 5, 2017. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs after a catch against Seattle Seahawks free safety Steven Terrell (23) during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs after a catch against Seattle Seahawks free safety Steven Terrell (23) during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional playoff at Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

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This game will no doubt be fun to watch, but it’s not just because of stats and expected play.

Julio Jones brings as much of a mystery to the field as anyone, and that has proven to be the downfall of teams playing Atlanta this season.

Tearing through Seattle and then Green Bay, Jones has been the x-factor that gives an untouchable edge.

On the other side of the ball, what will be great to see is Tom Brady organize drives with weapons other quarterbacks probably wouldn’t want.

Not only is New England’s wide receiving corp not overall great, but they’ve had to be guided every step of the way by Brady.

One of the receivers to watch for on the Patriots is Julian Edelman. He’s been a favorite target of Brady’s especially in their previous Super Bowl run in 2015.

I see the Patriots come out of the gate on fire, while Atlanta takes some extra time to figure things out.

Once New England jumps to a sizable lead, possibly even two or three touchdowns, the fun begins.

Matt Ryan will show why he was named league MVP on Saturday, and with that the Falcons will escape in overtime with the Lombardi Trophy.

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