Trailing 24-14 in the fourth quarter on Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium against the New England Patriots, the Atlanta Falcons rallied after Parker Romo booted a 38-yard field goal 52 seconds into the. fourth quarter to cut the deficit to 24-17. The Falcons then went 85 yards in 12 plays and cut the deficit to 24-23 when Michael Pennix, Jr. connected with Drake London for an 8-yard touchdown pass with 4:40 left in the game.
With all the momentum, all that was standing in the way of the Falcons from tying the game was a Romo extra point.