Overview
- Raheem Morris softened his postgame claim on Monday, saying frustration fueled his remarks and acknowledging the early snap was ultimately on Atlanta.
- Patriots coach Mike Vrabel dismissed the allegation in a radio interview and later with reporters, and DT Milton Williams said he heard no clapping.
- Broadcast reviews showed no clapping by defenders near the line, though some outlets noted a possible clap by safety Jaylinn Hawkins well off the ball.
- The disputed sequence came with about two minutes left at the New England 48, leading to an intentional grounding penalty that flipped 2nd-and-10 into 3rd-and-20 and stalled the drive.
- New England held on 24-23 to reach 7-2 as Atlanta fell to 3-5, and while reports indicate the league could review the play, no discipline has been announced.