Super Bowl 2017 Live Updates: Latest Score, Video Highlights, Best Commercials For Patriots vs. Falcons

UPDATE 10:40 p.m. EST -- Facing a 25-point deficit, the New England Patriots scored 31 unanswered points to defeat the Atlanta Falcons, 34-28, in Super Bowl LI, in the first Super Bowl ever decided in overtime.

Running back James White scored two touchdowns including the game-winning score, while Tom Brady won a record-breaking fifth Super Bowl title.

Brady fired off 466 passing yards and two scores with one interception. The veteran quarterback earned the MVP honors.

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UPDATE: 7:32 p.m. EST -- And the Atlanta Falcons are up 14-0 over the New England Patriots after quarterback Matt Ryan hit rookie tight end Austin Hooper for a 19-yard almost halfway through the second quarter.

New England hasn't been down since Week 12 of the regular season and has 123 total yards so far.

UPDATE: 7:19 p.m. EST -- Falcons running back Devonta Freeman continues to punish the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, scoring the game's first touchdown with 12:15 left in the second quarter for a 7-0 lead.

Freeman's notched 71 of Atlanta's 85 total rushing yards and is averaging nearly 12 yards per carry.

UPDATE: 7:11 p.m. EST -- Patriots running back LeGarrett Blount commits the first turnover of the game by fumbling early in the second quarter and Atlanta takes over with quarterback Matt Ryan gunning down receiver Julio Jones for a 19-yard gain.

Falcons cornerback Robert Alford recovered the fumble.

UPDATE: 7:03 p.m. EST -- With neither the Patriots nor the Falcons able to score and the first quarter, some of the commercials are gaining buzz, especially Skittles' and GoDaddy.com's efforts.

UPDATE: 6:54 p.m EST -- The Atlanta Falcons defense is getting to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LI. The Falcons have already recorded two sacks on Brady and stunted the Patriots on their first two drives of the game Sunday.

For perspective, Brady was sacked just 19 times in 14 games during the regular season.

UPDATE: 6:46 p.m EST -- Even though neither side has scored in their first possessions, Falcons running back Devonta Freeman scorched the Patriots for a 37-yard run in the first quarter of Super Bowl LI in Houston.

UPDATE: 6:37 p.m. EST -- With former President George H.W. Bush flipping the coin, the Atlanta Falcons won the coin toss over the New England Patriots but the Patriots opted to receive the ball first.

And minutes earlier, country star Luke Bryan brought the stadium down with a terrific version of "The Star Spangled Banner" and is receiving high praise on Twitter.

UPDATE: 6:24 p.m. EST -- As the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons take the field just before Super Bowl 51 kicks off, halftime show headliner Lady Gaga seems very excited for her performance.

UPDATE: 6:04 p.m. EST -- His relationship with Patriots quarterback Tom Brady already under the microscope, President Donald Trump tweeted out his campaign slogan and told the world to "Enjoy the Super Bowl" just before New England squares off against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night.

During his interview with Fox News' Bill O'Reilly, Trump was pressed to make a prediction and said the Patriots would win by eight points.

UPDATE: 5:55 p.m. EST -- As the world waits for the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons to take the field for Super Bowl LI, some of the biggest companies across the globe have already released their commercials for the big game.

One is website creator SquareSpace and their ad featuring actor John Malkovich.

And Bud Light bringing back "Spuds Mackenzie."

Original story:

After passing an 18-game gauntlet and lighting up most of their opponents, the New England Patriots (16-2) and Atlanta Falcons (13-5) will fight for the NFL’s crown in Super Bowl LI Sunday at NRG Stadium in Houston. New England, led by quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick, is seeking its fifth all-time championship in their ninth appearance in the Super Bowl and currently stands as a three-point favorite over Atlanta.

Previously, the Patriots opened as six-point favorites after pummeling Houston 34-16 in the divisional round and Pittsburgh 36-17 in the AFC title game. New England was barely tested in either matchup.

The Falcons, who are powered by recently named NFL MVP and quarterback Matt Ryan, enter their second Super Bowl and aim for their first victory. Atlanta last appeared in Super Bowl XXXIII in 1999, when it fell to Denver 34-19, but comes in red-hot after smoking Seattle and Green Bay by a combined 39 points in their two victories to reach the Super Bowl.

Each team does have some injury concerns. The Falcons are hoping top wide receiver Julio Jones can be in peak form despite a toe injury that’s bothered him for some time. Jones totaled 83 receptions for 1,409 yards and six touchdowns during the regular season and he’s expected to face the Patriots but may require surgery on his injured toe in the offseason.

Ryan’s offensive line also faces some serious questions. Pro Bowl center Alex Mack will play with a fracture in his left fibula, but how much remains to be seen. Ryan was sacked 37 times this season but still helped Atlanta post the highest-scoring offense in the NFL with 33.8 points per game.

The Patriots, meanwhile, listed seven players on their injury report mostly on their top-ranked defense. Defensive tackles Alan branch (toe) and Vincent Valentine (back) are each questionable but are likely to play, while defensive back Nate Ebner (concussion) and middle linebacker Dont’a Hightower (shoulder) are also banged up.

New England, usually known for Brady’s stellar clutch play and offensive firepower, actually led the NFL with 15.6 points allowed per game and were eighth in opposing passer rating at 84.4 per contest.

The game is scheduled to kick-off just after 6:30 p.m. EST, and throughout check back here for live updates, including scores and highlights.