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Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots: To-Do Super Bowl Checklist

By Eric Robinson

Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) reacts with wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after catching a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu (12) reacts with wide receiver Julio Jones (11) and quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after catching a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first half at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; TV analyst Terry Bradshaw interviews Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after the game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; TV analyst Terry Bradshaw interviews Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) after the game against the Green Bay Packers in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Atlanta defeated Green Bay 44-21. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

What do the Atlanta Falcons have to do to capture the franchise’s first Super Bowl and take down the 21st century’s dynasty in the New England Patriots?

No, this is not a dream. The Atlanta Falcons are one win away from a Super Bowl championship. After an 11-5 record, multiple injuries to key starters/role players, a season full of doubt, and a playoff setting featuring two NFC giants, the Falcons find themselves here.

For Atlanta, this is just their second appearance on the NFL’s biggest stage, their first in the new century. In their only other Super Bowl trip, the Falcons lost to the Denver Broncos after the 1998 season in Super Bowl XXXIII in Miami.

The only barrier in the way of this Falcons squad is the standard bearer of the NFL. The New England Patriots, led by All-World QB Tom Brady, are making their seventh Super Bowl appearance in the last 16 seasons.

In that time span, they have taken home four Lombardi trophies. So for the Falcons to accomplish this amazing task, they must take out the king of the mountain.

What exactly must the Falcons do to take home a championship? Here is Atlanta’s Super Bowl LI checklist.

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