The Patriots have been accused of another NFL rule violation: Along with being back on top of the division, the Patriots are once again in the news regarding accusations of rule violations.
After New England’s 24-23 win against the Falcons on Sunday, both Atlanta quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and head coach Raheem Morris discussed the charge that the Patriots defense “simulated a snap” by mimicking Penix Jr.’s clapping. It’s an illegal move in the NFL (and a 15-yard penalty), falling under the league’s “disconcerting signals” rule.
The sequence came at a pivotal moment late in the fourth quarter as the Falcons tried to move the ball into field goal range.