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Atlanta Falcons meet the New England Patriots at Houston's NRG Stadium

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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-38 in overtime.Jamie Squire/Getty Images

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New England Patriots running back James White (28) scores the winning touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons.Richard Mackson

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Danny Amendola #80 of the New England Patriots scores a two point conversion late in the fourth quarter.Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

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New England Patriots running back James White scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Jalen Collins.Matthew Emmons

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Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford hangs on to New England Patriots' James White during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51.Mark Humphrey/The Associated Press

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) is hit by Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Vic Beasley (44.)Richard Mackson

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass.Kevin Jairaj

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Atlanta Falcons' Tevin Coleman (26) runs to the end zone for a touchdown against New England Patriots' Rob Ninkovich (50) during the second half.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons scores a touchdown on a 5 yard run against the New England Patriots.Timothy A. Clary/AFP / Getty Images

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Austin Hooper #81 of the Atlanta Falcons catches a 19 yard touchdown against Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots.Timothy A. Clary/AFP / Getty Images

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New England Patriots' Julian Edelman can't hold onto the ball as Atlanta Falcons' Robert Alford defends.Patrick Semansky/The Associated Press

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Lady Gaga performs during the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show.Elsa/Getty Images

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Lady Gaga performs during the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show.Mark J. Rebilas

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Lady Gaga performs during the Super Bowl 51 Halftime Show.Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan.Eric Seals

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New England Patriots' Patrick Chung breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons' Austin Hooper.David J. Phillip/The Associated Press

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Atlanta Falcons cornerback C.J. Goodwin (29) knocks away a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (19.)Troy Taormina

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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) is brought down.John David Mercer

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Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush participates in the coin toss ahead of the start of Super Bowl LI.Adrees Latif/Reuters

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Luke Bryan sings the national anthem before the NFL Super Bowl 51.Charlie Riedel/The Associated Press

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