So it's the Patriots vs. the Redcoats...er, Red jerseys. Make of that what you will.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...re-left-fibula

Alex Mack to try to play with broken fibula.

One source said that if this were the regular season, Mack could miss six to eight weeks, and the fact that's he's playing Sunday is a big concern among the Falcons.

The Falcons' staff is confident Mack will hold up in pass-blocking, but is uncertain whether he will be effective on downfield blocks or whether his leg will hold up. Mack didn't practice the week after the NFC Championship Game, then was limited in practice this past week.