The New England Patriots depart for Houston today and their quest for a fifth Super Bowl championship.
The team is planning a send off rally this morning on the NRG Plaza outside Gillette Stadium.
Tom Brady and the other team captains will address fans, along with team owner Robert Kraft and coach Bill Belichick.
This will be New England's record ninth visit to the Super Bowl, having won four times and lost four as well.
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