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Falcons vs. Patriots highlights: Atlanta's comeback falls short in NFL Week 9
The Atlanta Falcons fell to 3-5 on the season after Sunday's 24-23 loss to the New England Patriots. Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. tossed three touchdown passes to Drake London, but the team missed an extra point attempt after what should have been the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The Atlanta Falcons nearly overcame a 14-point deficit against the New England Patriots on Sunday, but a missed extra point attempt in the fourth quarter proved costly. The Patriots ultimately withstood the run, sending the Falcons home with a 24-23 loss, and a ton of questions about the coaching staff.
London continued to burn the Patriots’ secondary, as Penix had all day in the pocket to find his top receiver for a 26-yard gain to move across midfield. New England blew up a pair of passes and drew an intentional grounding penalty in the process on the second occurrence. Facing third-and-20, Penix’s pass fell incomplete forcing a punt.
With his team watching as its lead whittled away late in the fourth quarter, New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel knew he had to say something. “I told our offense that we were going to need one drive to win the football game,
The Atlanta Falcons are looking to bolster what is a depleted wide receiver squad with the addition of a player who has been a starter for Vikings, Patriots
The Patriots overcame a nightmarish second half and held on for a 24-23 win over the Falcons on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Atlanta appeared to tie the game in the fourth when Drake London scored his third touchdown of the game, but Parker Romo missed the extra point, which proved the difference.
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Falcons eliminated from playoff contention after 37–9 loss to Seahawks
The Atlanta Falcons were eliminated from playoff contention after a 37–9 loss to the Seahawks, marking their eighth straight losing season and seventh defeat in eight games.
Preview the Atlanta Falcons' NFL week 14 matchup with the Seahawks, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
Raheem Morris raised some eyebrows when he accused the Patriots of simulating the Falcons’ snap count in the fourth quarter of Atlanta’s 24-23 loss to New England. “I don’t wanna make it a ‘snapgate,’” the Falcons coach told reporters on Monday.
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