New England Patriots: Ranking 5 Toughest Games on 2017 Schedule

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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive guard Chris Chester (65) blocks for quarterback Matt Ryan (2) against the New England Patriots during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

3.) Atlanta Falcons Week 7

One of the best games of the entire season will be the Super Bowl rematch between the Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons. Super Bowl LI turned out to be one of the best Super Bowls in NFL history, as it had a thrilling comeback and was also the first overtime game in a Super Bowl. Falcons fans surely won’t think it was a good game, but an NFL fan can appreciate what a game it turned out to be.

For the Falcons, they will surely be out for revenge in this game. After being embarrassed by New England in the fourth quarter, the Falcons will be trying to replicate what got them a 28-3 lead. This offseason, the Falcons did lose offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan to the San Francisco 49ers, but most of the team has remained intact.

This would have been a very interesting game if it was the first one of the season like the Broncos and Panthers was in 2016. However, the Falcons will have some games prior to facing New England to work out any possible Super Bowl hangover. If this was a road game, it would likely be the toughest of the season for New England. However, they will be at home, and the crowd will surely be a little extra motivated on Sunday Night.

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