The Atlanta Falcons are embracing the early bird gets the worm approach as they prepare for their second Super Bowl appearance in franchise history.
The Falcons will touch down at George Bush International Airport in Houston on Sunday (3 p.m. CT), 24 hours ahead of their Super Bowl LI opponents, the New England Patriots.
Atlanta is scheduled to practice at Rice University on Monday, the same day that New England is expected to land at George Bush International Airport (3 p.m. CT).
The Patriots will practice at the University of Houston for the remainder of the week heading into Sunday's game against the Falcons.