[Dwight Freeney vs. the Patriots; how NBA teams helped Atlanta - NFL.com
NFL.com's Steve Wyche explains how the Falcons used some basketball wisdom to build a Super Bowl contender.
**‘Be quick, but don’t hurry’: Falcons’ offense dominates early - ESPN** ESPN's Vaughn McClure gives his thoughts on what the Falcons offense should do on Sunday.
**Pats Receivers to Pose Big Challenge in SBLI - AtlantaFalcons.com** The Patriots' wide receivers haven't dominated the conversation like their quarterback and tight ends, but they've been an important part of New England's high-flying offense.
**Falcons’ Jones, Mack limited in practice with injuries - ESPN** Julio Jones (toe) and Alex Mack (fibula) were limited participants in Wednesday's practice at Rice University.
**Jones, Edelman top Super Bowl receiving targets - Atlanta Journal-Constitution** The AJC's D. Orlando Ledbetter believes Jones and Julian Edelman, while vastly different players, will be their respective team's' most important pass-catcher in SBLI. Falcons’ Beasley has a valuable mentor - The Boston Globe Future Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney has been a big help to Vic Beasley Jr. this season.
