Max the puppy picks Falcons to win NFC Championship

ATLANTA - The newest and cutest member of the FOX 5 team thinks the Atlanta Falcons will win Sunday's NFC Championship game. 

Max the Golden Retriever puppy visited the Georgia Dome Wednesday morning and was given the tough task of deciding which team will end up playing in Super Bowl LI.

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The future Canine Assistant sat on the 50-yard line in front of two helmets: one for the Packers and another for the Falcons. Max quickly made up his mind and ran toward the Falcons helmet.

While there may have been a few treats placed near the Atlanta helmet, we still know Max is truly a Falcons fan at heart! 

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You can watch the NFC Championship showdown on FOX 5. Pregame coverage begins at Noon and kickoff is at 3:05 p.m. 

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The game will be the Falcons' farewell to the Georgia Dome, which will be demolished in the offseason. The Falcons will move into the $1.5 billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium next season.