Don Coulter, sports editor
Falcons 34, Patriots 22: The Patriots Revenge Tour, two years in the making, rolls into Houston for its final stop. Too bad the high-octane Falcons are their opponent instead of Roger Goodell. This game smells like an upset.
Steve Craig, sports writer
Patriots 38, Falcons 9: New England finally wins a Super Bowl blowout. But the celebration of GOAT QB and coach is short-lived. Goodell refuses to hand over the Lombardi Trophy. Commish cites alternative fact that Atlanta gained more yards and declares the Falcons champs.
Deirdre Fleming, outdoors writer
Falcons 30, Patriots 28: Pats are stronger in too many areas: fewer points allowed, larger margins of victory, Super Bowl champs two years ago and their QB has four Super Bowl rings. But eventually everyone suffers an upset. My money’s on Matty Ice.
Steve Greenlee, managing editor
Patriots 30, Falcons 17: Each of Brady’s six Super Bowls has been decided by four points or fewer. Not this one. The Pats will shut down Julio Jones, which means the birds will have to pin their hopes on short runs and long punts. Robert Kraft will celebrate his fifth Super Bowl title by wearing a blue shirt with a white collar.
Glenn Jordan, sports writer
Patriots 36, Falcons 24: The Pats usually find a way to diminish the most potent offensive threats. I don’t think the Falcons can hold Brady down. Would not be surprised to see a strong running emphasis to keep the Falcons’ offense off the field.
Mike Lowe, sports writer
Patriots 35, Falcons 27: The Drive for Five. One For The Thumb. One More. The Revenge Tour. Call it whatever you want, the result is going to be the same. No doubting the Patriots dynasty now. They own this century.
Kevin Thomas, sports writer
Patriots 34, Falcons 23: New England’s secondary covers ground like Red Sox outfielders, and no one commands his fastball like Tom Brady.
Taylor Vortherms, sports writer
Falcons 33, Patriots 28: They may have had a rocky start but the Falcons’ defense has come together while their offense has shown no signs of slowing down. With Julio Jones, Devonta Freeman and Matt Ryan, Atlanta just has too many weapons for the Patriots to stop.
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