u25a0 Tom Brady set a personal postseason record with 384 passing yards in the A.F.C. championship game, but he may have even more opportunities against a Falcons defense that had been weak all season until it delivered a shockingly-effective performance against Green Bay.
u25a0 The Falcons were able to pummel an injury-depleted Packers defense, but will have a lot more trouble against a New England defense that traded away two of its biggest stars and seemed to only get better, holding opponents to an N.F.L.-low 15.4 points a game this season.
u25a0 Both teams will be looking for more from their running games.