Atlanta Falcons to get head start on New England Patriots in Houston

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Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank (L) dances with players after defeating the Green Bay Packers 44-21 to win the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta. The Falcons advance to Super Bowl 51. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
1 of 3 | Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank (L) dances with players after defeating the Green Bay Packers 44-21 to win the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 22, 2017 in Atlanta. The Falcons advance to Super Bowl 51. Photo by David Tulis/UPI | License Photo

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.

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