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NFC Championship - Green Bay Packers v Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons will pay tribute to late civil rights icon and GA Representative Congressman John Lewis, by making him the honorary captain for Sunday’s season-opening game with the Seattle Seahawks. Coach Dan Quinn, who plans to wear the phrase “Black Lives Matter” on his hat, made the announcement about Lewis on Friday.

The Falcons play their first game this Sunday at 1pm at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

 

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