Weekend Roundup: The Atlanta Falcons Are Headed to the Super Bowl

Sunday’s AFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers was one for the history books. Atlantans and fans from all over packed the Georgia Dome for one of the most exciting games. The Atlanta Falcons, led by Matt Ryan and Julio Jones, beat the Packers and are headed to the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl LI bound! #RiseUp #InBrotherhood pic.twitter.com/Zki8VBo9PA

— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) January 23, 2017

Here are some of the celebs we spotted celebrating before during and after the game. A number of celebrities were spotted in the crowds and on the field. Samuel L. Jackson, a notable Falcons fan showed his team spirit by sporting his Falcons jersey.  He tweeted throughout the game…

RISE UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/eT8DGssJGd — Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) January 22, 2017

Hailee Steinfeld cheered on the team with her buddies Cam Fordham, of Get Engaged Media, and Josh Blank, the son of Atlanta Falcon’s owner Arthur Blank.

And of course, it wouldn’t be the ATL without our hometown rappers singing “Welcome to Atlanta”. Watch this clip as Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri and Jeezy rile up the fans for the second half of the game.

Shout out to Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, and Jeezy for giving our Dome even MORE juice for the second half! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/srVHOKmMUu

— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 22, 2017

For a post game celebration, celebrities and friends celebrated all over town including a star favorite Antico Pizza.  Ludacris, Bow Wow and Usher were among the stars spotted at this Italian restaurant and soaking in the glory aftermath of the big win.

And today, Arthur Blank, Atlanta Falcon’s owner, announced he would be taking all Falcon’s employees to the Super Bowl on Feb. 5.  A great way to kick off the week for Atlanta.