For impartial fans--you know, for all 12 of you out there--you couldn't ask for a better Super Bowl LI matchup than the Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots. On one side of the ball, you have likely regular-season MVP Matt Ryan and one of the most potent offenses of all-time going up against the NFL's No. 1 scoring defense looking to prove itself after facing an easy schedule. On the other side, you have Tom Brady, aiming for a record fifth Super Bowl ring, against a young, speedy Falcons defense that appears to be getting better every game. There are alluring matchups all over the place, and if the over/under of 58 points is any indication, we're in store for an instant classic to end the season. You can click through the gallery for a further breakdown, bold predictions and a pick against the spread, and you can click here for more analysis. (Getty)
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Patriots vs. Falcons: Bold Predictions for Super Bowl 51