Atlanta Falcons arrive in Houston for Super Bowl LI

The Atlanta Falcons arrive at Bush Airport for Super Bowl 51.

HOUSTON -- After much anticipation, the first team competing in Super Bowl 51 are finally here.

The Atlanta Falcons arrived Sunday afternoon at a hangar at Bush airport.

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The team touched down around 3pm and they went straight from the plane to buses waiting nearby.

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The Atlanta Falcons arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon takes a selfie as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan gets off the plane as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Sean Weatherspoon takes a selfie as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan walks to the bus as the team arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Jalen Collins waves as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP

Atlanta Falcons' De'Vondre Campbell smiles as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Bryant walks too the bus as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan gets off the plane as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan walks to the bus as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Vic Beasley walks to the bus as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP

Atlanta Falcons' Grady Jarrett takes a picture as the team arrives at George Bush Intercontinental Airport for the NFL Super Bowl 51. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)AP

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Houston police showed up parade-style on motorcycles to escort the buses full of Falcon players.
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They're gearing up for the game that starts almost exactly one week from now at NRG Stadium.

The New England Patriots are scheduled to land in Houston Monday.