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 Patriots dominated the first half until poor clock management by Mike Vrabel helped set up a Maye gaffe that ended any chance for a late score.