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.
Overall, it was an exciting game. The Falcons defense came alive late in the first half and quarterback Michael Penix Jr. passed for three touchdowns — all three to wide receiver Drake London. Falcons rookie Jalon Walker recorded two sacks and the defense finished with six total sacks against the Patriots.
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After allowing 21 first-half points, Atlanta held New England to three points in the second half. The Falcons fell to 3-5 on the season while the Patriots improved to 7-2 after Sunday’s game at Gillette Stadium.
In the regular season, the Falcons have yet to beat the Patriots this century. If you want to relive another letdown, check the top plays and full-game highlights from Sunday’s loss below.
Falcons lose to Patriots: Full-game highlightsTop plays from Falcons-Patriots
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Falcons vs. Patriots: Highlights from Week 9 game