"The New England Patriots snuck by the Atlanta Falcons by the proverbial "skin of their teeth", 24-23 after a missed extra point by the Falcons. A lot went wrong, including two unusual gaffes by the soaring Drake Maye, but one aspect loomed particularly large for the listless Patriots' defense. They can't get sacks when they need them, and they have to remedy that now. The Patriots were out-sacked six to one by the Falcons in this tale of two halves."
"The trade deadline is November 4th. The Patriots need to scan the NFL and pay the freight to acquire the top pass rusher they can acquire. Pressures and quarterback hits are OK, but they aren't the real deal. You need to put the quarterback on the ground to make a big play. The Patriots aren't doing that enough."
The Patriots narrowly beat the Falcons 24-23 after a missed Falcons extra point but showed major defensive shortcomings. The pass rush failed to generate sacks when required, being out-sacked six to one, which undermined late-game stops. Harold Landry III and K'Lavon Chaisson provide some pressure, but the unit lacks a consistent finisher who can put quarterbacks on the ground. The November 4 trade deadline presents an immediate window to acquire a top sack producer. Targeting an established edge rusher, even at high cost, could materially improve the defense and the team's playoff hopes.
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