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Five takeaways from Falcons' 24-23 loss to New England Patriots

Michael Penix Jr.'s three touchdown passes weren't enough for the Atlanta Falcons to upset the New England Patriots in Week 9. Despite an impressive comeback effort in the second half of Sunday's 24-23 loss, the Falcons found a way to squander what could have been a season-saving win.

Atlanta Falcons Sign Offensive Line Help In Former Patriots Draft Pick

The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly added some competition on the offensive line in a former Cincinnati Bengals player and New England Patriots draft pick.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris accuses Patriots of illegally simulating snap count on crucial fourth-quarter play

With his team down by a point, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix tried to mount a comeback. Penix had the offense moving down the field with just over minutes left in the game before an intentional grounding penalty ruined the drive.

Falcons kicker gets waived and replaced after crucial missed extra point against Patriots, per report

Parker Romo had been the team's kicker since Week 2, but the Falcons lost confidence in him on Sunday after he missed a key kick against the Patriots. During Atlanta's 24-23 loss to New England, Parker Romo missed an extra point that would have tied the game at 24 with just 4:40 left to play in the fourth quarter.

Falcons-Patriots takeaways: New England outlasts Atlanta to win sixth straight

The Patriots earned their seventh win of the season after Atlanta kicker Parker Romo missed a game-tying PAT in the final minutes.

9 takeaways from Patriots' victory over Falcons

The New England Patriots have officially won six in a row. Here are nine takeaways from Sunday's win over the Falcons.
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Top plays from Atlanta Falcons' Week 9 loss to New England Patriots

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.

Falcons Waive Kicker Who Missed Extra Point in Loss to Patriots

The Falcons lost the Patriots 24-23 last Sunday in a game that could’ve gone to overtime if kicker Parker Romo hadn’t missed Atlanta’s final extra point attempt. Michael Penix Jr. threw a touchdown pass to Drake London (his third of the game) with just under five minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Best and worst offensive PFF grades for Patriots in win over Falcons

They held the Patriots to only three points in the final two quarters combined. Here are the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades for the Patriots' offense in Week 9: WR Demario Douglas- 94.7 OT Will Campbell - 72.1
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