kaepernick who has not been signed to a team since the 2016 nfl season when he took in the during the national anthem as a sign of protest. much of the nations eyes on mercedes-benz stadium. the kickoff could to begin at 6:30 pm eastern time. just minutes away. jon: thank you very much jonathan serrie, in atlanta. when the big game is over come back to fox news channel for postgame coverage in atlanta plus, all of the days news. that is tonight starting at 10:00 p.m. eastern time. meantime president trump speaking about the possibility of his 12-year-old son baron, playing football piercing he would not steer him to do so but would not stand in his way if you wanted to play. here is the president on why he is apprehensive when it comes to baron and football. i just do not like the reports i see coming out about football. it is a dangerous sport. and i think it is really tough.