Will a few former Falcons come out on top and lead the Patriots to an improbable championship season?
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It’s rare for a Super Bowl matchup to feature two teams who were not expected to make the playoffs ahead of the season. For that to happen should inspire hope for many teams that are either rebuilding or at a crossroads as an organization. The Falcons don’t fall into either category, yet they can learn from how the Patriots went from rebuild mode to beating the AFC’s top teams. They should have gained plenty from the Seahawks after definitively losing to them over the last two seasons. What both teams have built to put themselves in a position to be Super Bowl champions is incredibly admirable.
A few former Falcons have played prominent roles for the Patriots. Mack Hollins has re-emerged as a dependable wide receiver who Drake Maye and the coaching staff absolutely love. Jaylinn Hawkins went from being phased out of Atlanta and briefly playing for the Chargers in 2023 to becoming a key contributor in a talented secondary. After playing for several teams since departing in 2020, Austin Hooper has found his niche as the second tight end in New England’s offense. Hooper will likely have the least impact in this game, but he was the most popular player out of the three in Atlanta. Seeing him in New England colors nearly a decade later, after scoring a touchdown against them in Super Bowl LI, will be surreal.
Who do you believe will win the Super Bowl? Which former Falcon would you like to see win it the most?
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