Falcons to test Pats D like never before - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Patriots have yet to face an offense this year with the talent and depth of Atlanta's.
**Super Bowl meeting with Patriots brings Falcons GM Dimitroff full circle - USA Today** Years after leaving the Patriots to become the Falcons general manager, Thomas Dimitroff's current team and former employer will face off for the Lombardi Trophy.
**Prisco's 2017 Super Bowl pick: Not even Belichick's Patriots can stop Falcons - CBS Sports** CBS Sports' Pete Prisco believes the Falcons' high-powered offense will lead Atlanta to its first Super Bowl title.
**Manning offers Ryan Super Bowl advice - NFL.com** Two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning sent Matt Ryan some advice for the big game via text message.
**Jones, Mack limited, workload expected to increase - NFL.com** According to head coach Dan Quinn, Julio Jones and Alex Mack were limited in practice Monday but are expected to increase their workloads throughout the week. Falcons’ Versatile Offense Will Be Tough to Defend - AtlantaFalcons.com Bill Belichick has one of the best defensive minds in football history, but given the way Atlanta's offense has operated this year, New England's usual approach would be difficult to pull off.
