NEW ORLEANS, LA - SEPTEMBER 26: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Devonta Freeman begin Super Bowl LI on a strong note.
The 24-year-old Atlanta Falcons running back made a 37-yard dash in his team’s first drive of the game to stun the New England Patriots offense. He then scored on a run after taking the handoff from quarterback Matt Ryan for a touchdown early in the second quarter to give Atlanta a 7-0 lead after a scoreless first quarter.
Freeman’s TD was a 5-yard run into the end zone on the first offensive drive of the second quarter.
Here’s a look at Freeman’s live stats from the Super Bowl:
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Carries: 6
Yards: 71
Average: 13.2
Touchdowns: 1
These statistics will be updated as the game continues.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 26: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 26, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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