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In this Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) stands by head coach Bill Belichick during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Foxborough, Mass. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels is also seen in the middle. No team or coaching staff is better at planning for a specific opponent than the Patriots. Belichick, Matt Patricia and McDaniels will devise strategies that can rob Atlanta of its most dangerous weapons. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Dan Quinn’s task at Super Bowl: matching up with Belichick

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

A New England Patriots fan holds a sign referring to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game between the Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Let’s hope Super Bowl itself is better than the post-game drama

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, passes the AFC Championship trophy to quarterback Tom Brady after winning the AFC championship NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. At left is team owner Robert Kraft. The Patriots defeated the the Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Challenges not enough to deny Patriots 9th Super Bowl berth

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

FILE- In this Feb. 6, 2011, file photo, Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach, holding the Lombardi Trophy, stands by broadcast analyst Terry Bradshaw, center, and commissioner Roger Goodell, right, following the end of NFL Super Bowl XLV football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers in Arlington, Texas. The New England Patriots earned a record ninth Super Bowl berth with a 36-17 win over the Steelers on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in the AFC championship game. The Steelers, Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos, all with eight Super Bowl trips apiece, must wait another year before trying to join the Patriots in rarefied company. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)

Belichick, Brady help Patriots to record 9th Super Bowl trip

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, holds the AFC championship trophy beside team owner Robert Kraft, left, honorary captain Tedy Bruschi, second from left, and head coach Bill Belichick after the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. The New England Patriots defeated the the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-17 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tom Brady on media obsession over Trump friendship: ‘Why does that make such a big deal?’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan throws during the first half of the NFL football NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

The Latest: Patriots will face Falcons in Super Bowl

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan (15) makes a touchdown reception against Pittsburgh Steelers safety Mike Mitchell (23) during the first half of the AFC championship NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Tom Brady, Patriots win AFC Championship by beating Steelers

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

This Jan. 14, 2017 photo shows a countdown sign leading up to Super Bowl LI in Discovery Green park in downtown Houston. Super Bowl LI will be played Feb. 5 at NRG Stadium in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

A look at events and attractions surrounding Super Bowl LI

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2016, file photo, Dallas Cowboys' Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, in Arlington, Texas. The Cowboys next game is in the divisional playoffs on Sunday, Jan. 15. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)

Can 2 rookies lead Dallas back to the top?

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2016, file photo, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady passes against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The Patriots play in a divisional playoff game on Jan. 14.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

It’s a mix of familiar, fresh faces at QB in AFC playoffs

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates wide receiver Michael Floyd (14) after Floyd scored a touchdown, during the first half of an NFL football game against Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

AP Power Rankings: Pats finish regular season at No. 1

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach Mike Tomlin watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Minutes after becoming just the eighth coach in NFL history to collect 100 victories in his first 10 seasons on the job, a one-sided 27-20 clinic in snowy Buffalo, Sunday Dec. 11, 2016, that moved the Pittsburgh Steelers all alone atop the AFC North, Tomlin wasn’t exactly in the mood to think about What It All Means. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

‘Chameleon’ Tomlin hardly reveling in success with Steelers

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2016, file photo, Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) runs against the Denver Broncos during the first half of an NFL football game, in Denver. The Panthers face the Cardinals this week. Newton only ran twice against the Saints in his first game back from a concussion, but said this week he won’t let the head injury affect how he approaches the game moving forward. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

Newton, Panthers desperate to snap 4-game skid vs. Cardinals

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 19, 2016, file photo, New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. The Jets taken on the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night in Arizona. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally, File)

Friendship for Arians and Bowles’ spans 3 decades

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016, file photo,o Denver Broncos quarterback Trevor Siemian looks to pass against the Indianapolis Colts during the first half in a NFL football game in Denver. Siemian has won his first two starts, both in Denver, and now gets his first start on the road on Sunday against the the Cincinnati Bengals. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)

AP Power Rankings: This time it’s Pats, Denver tied at No. 1

By SIMMI BUTTAR - Associated Press

FILE - In these April 28, 2011, file photos, Auburn quarterback Cam Newton, left, the No. 1 pick overall selected by the Carolina Panthers, and Texas A&amp;M linebacker Von Miller, the second overall pick selected by the Denver Broncos, hold up jerseys at the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Five years later we have the first-ever matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2 in the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

Cam Newton, Von Miller headline Thursday Night Football matchup

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2016, file photo, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning waves to spectators following the AFC Championship game between the Denver Broncos and the New England Patriots, in Denver. A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press on Sunday, March 6, that Manning has informed the Denver Broncos he's going to retire. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

Peyton Manning to retire after two Super Bowl victories, 18 seasons

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Denver Broncos DeMarcus Ware (94) sacks Carolina Panthers Cam Newton (1) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

SNYDER: After talk of quarterbacks, Broncos offer reminder that defense wins titles

By Deron Snyder - The Washington Times

This image provided by Audi shows a scene from the company's &quot;The Commander&quot; spot for Super Bowl 50. The ad features the new Audi R8 V10. (Audi via AP)

Offbeat humor and upbeat messages dominate Super Bowl 50 ads

By MAE ANDERSON - Associated Press