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A look at the key players in the Super Bowl

ATLANTA FALCONS

Had best season, making All-Pro, leading NFL in passer rating (117.1), with 38 TDs ... First-rounder in 2008, third overall pick ... Has thrown for seven touchdowns and run for one in playoffs ... Popular in New England because of college career, won't be so popular there if he beats Patriots.

Rushed for 1,000-plus yards and 11 TDs for second straight season ... Also can catch the ball ... Fourth-round pick who became starter in second NFL year.

Tevin Coleman, RB (26), 6-1, 210, 2nd season, Indiana

Complement to Freeman, third-round pick who has more speed .