5 things you must know for showdown

Are you finally catching Super Bowl fever now that we’re just one day away from the big game?

Don’t feel bad — you’re not alone. The Super Bowl annually gets some of TV’s top ratings, and many viewers are late-to-the-party fans who finally admit to being football fans.

With that in mind, here are five quick things to know about Sunday’s Falcons vs. Patriots game. 1 What time is the game, where is the game and where can I see the game on TV? Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m at NRG Stadium in Houston and will be televised nationally on Fox. 2 What’s up with the Roman numerals? The NFL began using Roman numerals in the 1970s to add an air of pomp and circumstance to its big game. This year’s game will be the 51st Super Bowl. 3 What are Falcons fans talking about when they say “Rise Up?” It’s a marketing slogan originated by the franchise in 2010. 4 What’s the big deal about Tom Brady? So ... you’ve heard a lot about the Patriots QB over the past few days huh? A few quick notes on Brady: He’s a handsome guy who’s married to a Brazilian model and has four Super Bowl rings. But he was also suspended by the NFL for the first four games of the season for his alleged involvement in what has been called “Deflategate.” 5 So how good is the Falcons quarterback? Matt Ryan is not only good, he’s been great this season — and could be named Most Valuable Player of the NFL this weekend.

Tom Brady (left) and Matt Ryan