The Facts: Receiver Michael Floyd headlines the New England Patriots' seven inactive players for Super Bowl LI, as he was caught in a numbers crunch and passed over for players with more experience in the team's system.

Diehards Line: Floyd, who was also inactive for the AFC Championship Game in a similar situation to Super Bowl LI, is a free agent this offseason and expressed his interest in returning to the Patriots for the 2017 regular season. The interest is mutual. Floyd joins quarterback Jacoby Brissett, running back D.J. Foster, safety Jordan Richards, offensive tackle LaAdrian Waddle and cornerbacks Justin Coleman and Cyrus Jones as the Patriots' inactive players. For the Atlanta Falcons, wide receiver Nick Williams, running back Terron Ward, cornerback Blidi Wreh-Wilson, safety Dashon Goldson, linebacker Josh Keyes, offensive lineman Wes Schweitzer and tight end D.J. Tialavea are inactive. ... Also: The roof at NRG Stadium will be closed for Sunday's game.