Overview
- Drake Maye threw two touchdowns but was intercepted and strip-sacked and took six sacks, finishing 19 of 29 for 259 yards.
- Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was ruled out with a hamstring injury in the second quarter, tightening the Patriots’ receiving depth.
- Atlanta pulled within one on a late Drake London touchdown, but Parker Romo missed the extra point and the Falcons’ final drive stalled after an intentional grounding penalty.
- The Patriots improved to 7-2 with their sixth consecutive victory and will visit the Buccaneers next week.
- Maye’s season-long efficiency has fueled MVP discussion, and The Athletic reported the team is prioritizing a pass rusher over adding offensive weapons.