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Support of colin kaepernick. to the controversy surrounding the call that helped the rams get into the game, a certain degree of distraction remains. cnns nick valencia explains. >> reporter: theres been so much chatter about this years super bowl halftime show, its almost eclipsed chatter about the game itself. critics say entertainers should have passed to show solidarity for colin kaepernick. rihanna, the nfls first choice reportedly declined her performance to show her support for the quarte...

Challenging times in black america. can you give us your thoughts on the state of race in america right now? >> well, its sad. it makes me cry to tell the honest truth, okay? because i grew up in a family that taught us love, taught us respect, taught us so many things before we say i want this and i want that kind of thing. you do have to stand up for what is right and what is right for others, as well as yourself, you know, that kind of thing and i want them to know we have a country worth sta...

Fun being youre so young, and youre the newest thing in football? >> i think its a lot of fun. we have a great team that has a lot of fun that we go out there and we enjoy playing this game. we really do love it, we love playing with each other and going out there and just wing football together. >> not only have you played the patriots, youve played the rams as well. against the rams, one of the great games in the history of the nfl, almost 500 yards passing and six touchdowns, does that sugges...

Has blocked the louisiana abortion law. at least for the time being. were going to ask analysts what this law could mean for those seeking abortions if it goes through. plus, president trump hints at a new border wall while slamming nancy pelosi. listen, are you counting down with us? 36 hours from kickoff. cnns andy scholes has a great seat. >> i sure do. one more day of practice for the patriots and rams. coming up, well hear how the players deal with those pregame jitters. th quicksilver ...

The inside. push that pocket, make him feel unsafe. come out the backside for the edge rushers or get the ball on his hands. >> lets hear it for aaron donald, baby. >> you come up the middle. >> toms in the back. thats what we did right there. >> do you have to sack tom brady? >> no. >> or do you have to pressure him? move him off of a spot. >> sacks are the best. thats where the rams have a good advantage. they have donald and suh coming up the middle. you can get pressure on the middle of the ...

>> woo! >> its okay. >> thats it, kickers. no more excuses. you have one job, and that is to make the field goal on the extra points. youve got to do it. >> clearly, its an easy job. thanks to matt bryant for coaching us up and our friends at georgia state for allowing us to use their beautiful facility. >> the rams are here courtesy a no-call and a 57-yard line field goal from greg zir line. tray aikman, the cowboys hall of famer has won three and broadcasted five. the qb wasnt all calm and coo...

Win a championship. >> tom brady facing the rams. >> at this point im comfortable with who i am. if we keep winning games, call me whatever you want. j.j. watts and patrick mahomes. the favorite to win this years mvp award. this game could come down to a field goal. how hard could it be? we put our nflers to the test. >> looks easy. >> kickoff in atlanta. a cnn bleacher report special. welcome inside our cnn super bowl studio. the atl not just cnns backyard, but your town, hines. whats your ex...

Want them to know we have a country worth standing up for. thats where i am. >> this may be controversial but who are you going for? the rams or the patriots? [ laughter ] >> i dont know. i want to see a good game. i dont know. ive been so busy, thank the lord, ive been so busy i havent been able to keep up with the season this year so i dont know how who is playing. i have to call my sister because shes into it so deep and i called her this morning and she said i aint got my paper ready yet so ...

Andy scholes has more just outside of mercedes-benz stadium. big game coming up, andy. >> good morning, victor and christi. tomorrow is going to be tom bradys ninth super bowl. and the previous eight were all decided by one score. so, we should expect another great game. you know, the patriots do remain slight favorites over the rams. the two teams are going to have one final walkthrough today then its time to sleep. but how do you sleep before the biggest game of your life? >> you lay down. you...

>> congressman carson. stay with us. we have breaking news on russia and want your thoughts on that as well as a member of the intelligence committee. this morning, we are learning russia is going to build new super sonic nuclear missile after the u.s. backed out of a cold war missile. were going to talk about that on the other side of the break. and it is super bowl weekend in atlanta, one more day of practice for the patriots and rams. coming up, we will hear how players deal with pre-game n...