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LaFleur’s aim is to turn lowly Rams into high-flying Falcons

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Genie Bouchard, walks the court with her blind date, John Goehrke, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017, in New York. After losing a Super Bowl bet on Twitter Bouchard agreed to go on a date with a random fan. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Genie Bouchard pays off Super Bowl bet with date at Nets game

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FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2017 file photo, Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian stands on the sidelines during the second half of the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson in Tampa, Fla. The Atlanta Falcons have hired Sarkisian as their new offensive coordinator. The move was announced Tuesday, Feb. 7 less than 24 hours after Kyle Shanahan left to become head coach of SF 49ers. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) **FILE**

Falcons’ new coordinator says alcoholism a daily battle

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn speaks during a press conference at the team's practice facility, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Branden Camp /Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons shaking up defensive staff after Super Bowl collapse

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Atlanta Falcons defensive back Kemal Ishmael, right, autographs a jersey for middle linebacker LaRoy Reynolds in the locker room at the team's practice facility, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Branden Camp/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Falcons begin the process of getting over Super Bowl loss

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Tom Brady wait to be introduced during a news conference after the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Vegas, baby! Who’ll go No. 1? NFL offseason stories to watch

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick acknowledges the fans who turned out at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on Monday. (Associated Press)

NFL looks forward to an expectedly busy offseason

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan leaves the field after their overtime loss to the New England Patriots in the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Falcons head home after blowing 25-point lead in Super Bowl

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, an attendee snaps a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy and team helmets during NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's news conference for Super Bowl 51, in Houston. The Atlanta Falcons will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Fox will show the game online for free, but you’re out of luck on phones unless you’re a Verizon customer. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Super Bowl online: See the game, learn some new taunts

By ANICK JESDANUN - Associated Press

New England Patriots' Tom Brady kisses his wife Gisele Bundchen after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Mistakes can’t keep Patriots from 5th Super Bowl title

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

New England Patriots' Danny Amendola carries the ball for a two-point conversion during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Brady leads biggest comeback, Patriots win 34-28 in OT

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

New England Patriots' Tom Brady holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the Atlanta Falcons in overtime at the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. At right is Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Tom Brady leads comeback for the ages to rip title from Falcons

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Joe Ward performs outside NRG Stadium before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Latest: Pats pull of biggest Super Bowl comeback

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Falcons QB Matt Ryan wins NFL MVP honors

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, an attendee snaps a photo of the Vince Lombardi Trophy and team helmets during NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's news conference for Super Bowl 51, in Houston. The Atlanta Falcons will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Fox will show the game online for free, but you’re out of luck on phones unless you’re a Verizon customer. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)

Super Bowl online: See the game, learn some new taunts

By ANICK JESDANUN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 1, 2017, file photo, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick stands on the sidelines before NFL football game between the Falcons and the New Orleans Saints in Atlanta. Vick never made it to the Super Bowl with the Falcons. And his career with the team ended in disgrace. Yet no one is rooting harder for the Falcons to win their first championship.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

QB Michael Vick tells ESPN he is retiring

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Philip Wheeler (41) takes in the sun as he prepares to put his helmet on during a practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta will face the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Falcons’ young defense could be key against Patriots

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady participates in a drill during practice for the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston. The Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons in the Super Bowl Sunday. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Patriots locked in to proven approach entering Super Bowl 51

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Atlanta Falcons Dwight Freeney is seen at Super Bowl Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Monday, January 30, 2017 in Houston, TX. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Dwight Freeney on Super Bowl week: ‘I think the process honestly sucks’

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Matchups for the Falcons-Patriots Super Bowl

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press