"The New England Patriots just barely scraped past the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, earning a 24-23 win that had fans covering their eyes for much of the action. There were plenty of negatives to take away from this battle, but New England was able to advance to 7-2, holding onto the top spot in the AFC East and winning its sixth consecutive game."
"The Patriots' dominance over the Falcons is well documented. Of course, the most notable matchup between the two came in Super Bowl LI, when Tom Brady led a historic comeback to take home the victory. But New England's reign over Atlanta extends far beyond one game. This win gives them an eight-game winning streak over the Falcons. The last time that the Falcons were able to beat the Patriots, Drew Bledsoe was still under center for New England."
"Drake Maye, as usual, was central to his team's win this weekend. He finished the day with 259 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He was under pressure often, getting sacked six times and losing one fumble. The Patriots' offense slowed down considerably in the second half, only managing a field goal after scoring 21 points in the first two quarters."
The Patriots edged the Falcons 24-23 to improve to 7-2, retain the AFC East lead, and notch a sixth consecutive team victory. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye led an explosive first half that created an insurmountable deficit for Atlanta. Maye finished with 259 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception while enduring heavy pressure, including six sacks and one lost fumble. New England's offense stalled in the second half, producing only a field goal after scoring 21 first-half points. The Falcons have not beaten New England since 1998, extending the Patriots' streak to eight games. The Patriots have an all-time record of 6-10 against the Falcons, with their first matchup in 1972.
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