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Super Bowl LI Opening Night

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons took the stage in front of the media at Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park in Houston, just six days before the big game. For the second straight year, the spectacle took place at night, and players took many, many questions from many, many media members. Here is a look at the serious, the silly, the stupid and everything in between.
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Super Bowl LI Opening Night

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Julian Kurzwernhart has fun with the Houston Texans' mascot during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Guillermo Rodriguez of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' holds a chicken leg in front of Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Guillermo Rodriguez of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' interviews New England Patriots players during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Kel Mitchell, as 'Ed' from 'Good Burger,' interviews Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Ra'Shede Hageman during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Kel Mitchell, as 'Ed' from 'Good Burger,' takes a selfie with New England Patriots players during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Cooper Manning attends Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Cooper Manning interviews New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Deion Sanders laughs as he gets some makeup during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Simone Biles performs during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Simone Biles takes a selfie with New England Patriots defensive lineman Jabaal Sheard and running back Tyler Gaffney during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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A Tom Brady look alike is interviewed during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan hug during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Fans cheer during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Fans cheer during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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New England Patriots running back James White laughs as teammates, running back Brandon Bolden and tight end Martellus Bennett, take a selfie during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and running back Terron Ward take selfies during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is interviewed during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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New England Patriots Tom Brady quarterback smiles as he is interviewed during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Atlanta Falcons players stand onstage during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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New England Patriots players stand onstage during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Sam Harris of X Ambassadors performs during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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Fireworks conclude Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.

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