Topic: Alex Mack

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The Atlanta Falcons and star wide receiver Julio Jones are taking the patient approach regarding whether or not Jones needs toe surgery.

Tom Brady wrote another chapter to his storybook legend Sunday night, leading the New England Patriots to the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history, a 34-28 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, decided on James White's 2-yard touchdown run after 3:52 of overtime.

HOUSTON -- Matt Ryan completed his first six passes, and the Atlanta Falcons put pressure on Tom Brady and forced two New England turnovers -- one of which was an interception returned for a touchdown -- to open a stunning 21-3 halftime lead Sunday night in Super Bowl LI.

HOUSTON -- Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are at home in Houston, where they won Super Bowl XXXVIII, and accustomed to the NFL's biggest stage.

HOUSTON -- Perhaps the most eagerly anticipated confrontation in Super Bowl LI is between Atlanta Falcons All-Pro receiver Julio Jones and a New England Patriots defense renowned for shutting down their opponent's top receiving threat.

HOUSTON -- Julio Jones and Alex Mack, Pro Bowl starters for Atlanta's high-scoring offense, were limited in Monday's practice but Falcons head coach Dan Quinn is not concerned about their availability for Super Bowl LI.

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Julio Jones returned to limited participation in Friday's practice.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Football cliche -- and history -- tell us that defense wins championships. It has certainly been a key part of the New England Patriots' dynastic success in the Super Bowl over the years.