Overview
- New England improved to 7-2 as Parker Romo missed a potential tying extra point with 4:40 left in the fourth quarter.
- Maye finished 19-of-29 for 259 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and a lost fumble, and he was sacked six times, with Demario Douglas adding 100 yards and a score.
- Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdowns to Drake London, who totaled nine catches for 118 yards, as Atlanta fell to 3-5 with a third straight loss.
- A late-second-quarter strip of Maye set up a Falcons touchdown before halftime, then Maye iced the game with a 17-yard third-and-5 completion to Hunter Henry in the final minute.
- Coach Mike Vrabel cited red zone defense as a priority after Atlanta went 3-for-3 inside the 20, and injuries to Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and Christian Elliss (hip) will be monitored.