Atlanta Falcons' Devonta Freeman runs against New England Patriots' Dont'a Hightower during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Fox drew an audience of 111.3 million viewers for the first Super Bowl to go to overtime, falling just shy of the audience for football's ultimate game over the last three years.

The Nielsen company said that the top Super Bowl audience — and the biggest for any American TV show — was the 114.4 million who saw the New England Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks in 2015.

That 2015 game also had a last-minute ending, but couldn't match this year, when the Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime. The late rally may actually have handicapped Fox: The Falcons led 28-3 at one point and the game was looking like a rout.

Last year's Denver-Carolina game reached an audience of 111.9 million.

For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP_NFL </s> HOUSTON – Breaking down the New England Patriots’ 34-28 overtime win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI: THE BIG PICTURE: Now, they stand alone. A historic triumph for Tom Brady and Bill Belichick required a historic comeback. The duo’s record-setting fifth Super Bowl title – Brady now has the most of any quarterback, Belichick the most of any head coach – came after the Patriots trailed by as many as 25 points in the second half. But a stirring comeback engineered by Brady forced the first overtime in Super Bowl history, and the New England Patriots won the franchise’s fifth world championship after running back James White found the end zone from two yards out on the first possession of overtime. But a stirring comeback engineered by Brady forced the first overtime in Super Bowl history, and the New England Patriots won the franchise’s fifth world championship after running back James White found the end zone from two yards out on the first possession of overtime. It was the largest comeback in Super Bowl history and easily the most improbable of the Patriots’ five world championships. Brady finished 43-for-61 for 466 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He looked like a completely different player in the fourth quarter and overtime, carving up a gassed Falcons’ defense all over the field. He led a 75-yard touchdown drive on the first possession in overtime that White capped with the score. Then the confetti fell and the celebration began. He looked like a completely different player in the fourth quarter and overtime, carving up a gassed Falcons’ defense all over the field. He led a 75-yard touchdown drive on the first possession in overtime that White capped with the score. Then the confetti fell and the celebration began.

HOW THEY DID IT: Before Sunday, the largest comeback in Super Bowl history was a measly 10 points. No more. The Patriots were outschemed and outplayed for the first three quarters. Then they woke up. Then they dominated.

A late rally led by Brady cut it to a one-possession game with six minutes left. After a Falcons’ drive stalled near midfield, the Patriots took over on their own nine-yard-line with 3:30 left. Chants of “Brady, Brady,” broke out in NRG Stadium.

After a critical third-down conversion to wideout Chris Hogan, Julian Edelman made one of the greatest clutch catches in Super Bowl history. His 33-yard grab off a deflection set up what would prove to be the tying touchdown. After Patriots running back James White found the endzone from one yard out, Brady hit Danny Amendola to convert the two-point conversion.

The Falcons went three-and-out. Suddenly, and improbably, this game was headed to overtime.

Brady was surgical on the first drive of overtime, and White’s run sealed it.

KEY PLAY: How did he catch it? A 33-yard grab by Julian Edelman on the final drive of the fourth quarter, a pass that was bobbled up into the air before Edelman snared it amidst three Falcons, was shades of David Tyree’s legendary helmet catch in Super Bowl XLII. The long gain set up the game-tying touchdown.

KEY STAT: Defense wins championships? Count on it. In six previous Super Bowl meetings between the league’s top scoring offense and top scoring defense, the defense won five of them. It felt like for a while Sunday the Falcons would buck that trend. But in the end, the Patriots’ top-scoring defense proved triumphant. Make it six of the last seven for the defense.

X-FACTOR: Robert Alford might be the answer to a trivia question someday. The Falcons’ fourth-year cornerback out of Southeastern Louisiana made the play of the game, intercepting Brady late in the second quarter and returning it for a touchdown. It was the first pick-six of Brady’s NFL-record 34 playoff starts.

WHAT’S NEXT: With the win, Tom Brady passes Terry Bradshaw and Joe Montana to become the only quarterback in history to hoist the Lombardi Trophy five time. Belichick passes Steelers legend Chuck Noll for the most Super Bowl titles as a coach. </s> PATRIOTS, FALCONS SET TO SQUARE OFF IN SUPER BOWL LI

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are set to square off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, tonight.

The Patriots, champions of the American Football Conference, are in search of their fifth Super Bowl championship in the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era.

However, the Falcons, in the Super Bowl for just the second time in franchise history and looking for their first NFL Championship. </s> Patriots rally from 28-3 deficit as Tom Brady earns fifth title, 34-38, in the first Super Bowl game to go into overtime

HOUSTON — Tom Brady led one of the greatest comebacks in sports history lifting New England from a 25-point hole to the Patriots’ fifth NFL championship in the first Super Bowl overtime.

The Patriots scored 19 points in the final quarter, including a pair of 2-point conversions, then marched relentlessly to James White’s 2-yard touchdown run in overtime to beat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 Sunday night.

Brady, the first quarterback with five Super Bowl rings, guided the Patriots (17-2) through a tiring Atlanta defense for fourth-quarter touchdowns on a 6-yard pass to Danny Amendola and a 1-yard run by White, which came with 57 seconds remaining in regulation. White ran for the first two-pointer and Amendola did the deed with a reception on the second.

Brady, winning Super Bowl MVP for a record fourth-time, finished 43 for 62, the most attempts in Super Bowl history, for 466 yards, also a record, and two touchdowns.

“You know, we all brought each other back,” Brady said. “We never felt out of it. It was a tough battle. They have a great team. I give them a lot of credit. We just made a few more plays than them.”

Before the stunning rally — New England already held the biggest comeback in the final period when it turned around a 10-point deficit to beat Seattle two years ago — the Falcons (13-6) appeared poised to take their first NFL championship in 51 seasons. Having never been in such a pressurized environment, their previously staunch pass rush disappeared, and Brady tore them apart.

“Deflategate” far behind them, Brady and coach Bill Belichick won their 25th postseason game, by far a record. It’s hard to imagine a tenser victory.

Belichick became the first coach with five Super Bowl crowns.

The Patriots won the coin toss for overtime and it was no contest. Brady completed six passes. A pass interference call took the ball to the 2, and White scooted to his right and barely over the goal line.

His teammates streamed off the sideline to engulf White as confetti streamed down from the NRG Stadium rafters.

It was almost an impossible dream for the Patriots a bit earlier. But helped by Matt Ryan’s fumble on a sack, a spectacular catch by Julian Edelman, and Brady’s passing, they never stopped coming.

White had 14 receptions for 110 yards as the key weapon, but Brady hit seven different receivers.

Until the Patriots took charge with their late surge, league MVP Ryan was outplaying Brady. It didn’t last. </s> New England Patriots take on Los Angeles Rams, who make a return in the Super Bowl LIII after 17 years, on Sunday. The last time the Rams featured in the Super Bowl, it was against the same opponent.

Earlier in the NFC title game, the Rams took advantage of a questionable decision by the referees as they went on to beat New Orleans Saints in overtime. They scored a game-tying field goal with less than two minutes on the clock and then went on to get a turnover in overtime before nailing a long-distance field goal.

Patriots, on the other hand, under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick era would look to secure their sixth Super Bowl title. Despite getting off to a great start against Chiefs in the AFC Championship, the Patriots made a touchdown drive in overtime to secure a berth in the summit clash.

This edition of Super Bowl will feature Maroon 5 during the half-time interval. The three-time Grammy-winning band will be joined by Big Boi, who is from the host city (Atlanta), and Travis Scott, a Grammy nominated rapper, on the stage. Here is all you need to know ahead of the clash.

Super Bowl LIII will take place on Monday, February 4, 2019 – per Indian time zone.

Super Bowl LIII will take place at 5:00 AM IST.

Where will it be played?

The 2019 Super Bowl will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

How do I watch the game?

CBS network will broadcast the Super Bowl LIII and the live streaming will be available on the official website of CBS. There will be no live broadcast of the Super Bowl in India. IndianExpress.com will have the post-match coverage. </s> New England Patriots defeat Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in a defensive struggle to win franchise's sixth Super Bowl

ATLANTA (AP) — New England Patriots defeat Los Angeles Rams 13-3 in a defensive struggle to win franchise's sixth Super Bowl. </s> MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Nick Foles threw the go-ahead 5-yard touchdown pass to Zach Ertz with 2:21 to go and the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl by outscoring Tom Brady and the New England Patriots 41-33 on Sunday night.

The most prolific playoff game in terms of combined yardage in NFL history was then decided on a defensive play when Brandon Graham stripped Tom Brady and rookie Derek Barnett recovered with 2:09 to play to set up a field goal by Jake Elliott and prevent another late Super Bowl comeback by the Patriots.

The Eagles blew a 12-point lead in the high-scoring matchup before rallying behind their backup quarterback who will go down in Philadelphia lore after throwing for 373 yards and three touchdowns and catching another on a fourth-down trick play to give the Eagles their first championship since 1960. </s> Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII to claim their first championship, holding off favored Patriots 41-33 in a game that shattered records. Eagles quarterback Nick Foles, who was named Super Bowl MVP, became the first player in NFL history to throw and catch a touchdown in Super Bowl. </s> Cord cutters may be worried they'll miss Sunday's big game. To them, we say: No cable, no problem.

Here's how you can watch this made-for-TV (or some other device!) Super Bowl matchup between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons.

And just in case you need a little background on the two teams ...

The Falcons, who dominated the Packers in the NFC Championship Game, are making their second Super Bowl appearance in team history, and the Patriots are headed back to the Big Game for the ninth time, an NFL record. Atlanta's lone appearance came in Super Bowl XXXIII, where they lost to the Broncos, 34-19.

New England, meanwhile, is 4-4 in Super Bowl games:
• What: New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons
• Online streaming: Fox Sports GO.
• There are a number of ways to watch through different platforms and devices. Viewers can use:
• NFL Game Pass (available to watch online after midnight)

"[Taking away Julio Jones] would normally slow an offense, but not this Falcons offense, which is why I think they win this game. They averaged more than 40 points in two games without Jones this year. Matt Ryan also threw touchdown passes to 13 different players, a league record. In a battle of the top-ranked scoring offense and the top-ranked scoring defense, I think the offense will get the best of it here. Ryan has too many weapons."

According SportsLine, the Patriots are three-point favorites over the Falcons. The over-under is 58.5, the highest ever for a Super Bowl.

Meanwhile, five of the eight CBSSports.com experts are picking the Falcons to beat the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

It's the Super Bowl, which means prop bets are all the rage. One of the most popular: Over-under on the length of the national anthem. Country star Luke Bryan will sing the anthem at Super Bowl LI and depending on which sportsbook you consult, he will take anywhere from 2 minutes to 2 minutes, 15 seconds. Bryan, who has sung the anthem at previous public events, has been clocked as fast at 1:59 and as slow as 2:29. So place your bets accordingly.

There are also the cross-sport prop bets. Here are some of the more interesting ones, courtesy of the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook (by way of ESPN.com):
• Tiger Woods' 18-hole score in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic or Brady's gross passing yards (Brady is favored by 18.5).
• LeBron James' total points in the Cavs-Knicks game on Feb. 4 or Matt Ryan's Super Bowl completions. (This is a pick 'em).
• Total goals in Leicester City-Manchester United match or the total touchdowns for the Patriots and Falcons (The line is pick'em and both sides are -110).

... And about the NRG roof situation come game time:
The New England Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34–28, in the first game in Super Bowl history to go into overtime.