Hey sports fans: it's that time of year again. Super Bowl 51 will take place on Feb. 5, with the New England Patriots facing off against the Atlanta Falcons. And, as with any event, the internet has already put its own spin on the big game with these Patriots memes for fans. If you're a longtime fan of the Patriots, or you just take special delight in watching the dirty birds go down, then these memes are for you.

Sure, it's easy to get distracted by all the talk about Super Bowl ads, game day recipes, and Lady Gaga's halftime performance. (Not to mention Puppy Bowl.) These are all great, of course, but nothing takes away from the fact that there's a major football game, too. Whatever the outcome, sports history will be made.

So if you rock a Pat Patriot tattoo and curse the Jets at any and every opportunity, then these memes are sure to get you even more in the game day spirit. Chances are, you'll have even more reasons to proclaim Tom Brady The GOAT. Whatever goes down on Sunday, you're sure to be in for a great game. In the meantime, kick back and have a few laughs, all courtesy of the internet's greatest sports pundits.