Overview
- Falcons kicker Parker Romo missed a potential tying extra point after Drake London’s third touchdown, preserving New England’s one-point lead and moving the Patriots to 7-2.
- Drake Maye finished 19-of-29 for 259 yards with two touchdowns, one interception and a late strip-sack, absorbing six sacks against Atlanta’s pass rush.
- With Rhamondre Stevenson sidelined by a toe injury, TreVeyon Henderson started and Terrell Jennings scored his first NFL rushing touchdown as D’Ernest Johnson was elevated for backfield depth.
- Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was ruled out with a hamstring injury, as DeMario Douglas posted 100 receiving yards and Stefon Diggs added an 11-yard touchdown.
- All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez left after a head impact described by the team as a head injury, then later told reporters he landed on his head and said he is good.