Patriots Edge Falcons 24-23 in Foxborough

The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-23 at Gillette Stadium, extending New England's winning streak to six games and keeping them atop the AFC East. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye finished 19-for-29 for 259 yards and two touchdowns but was strip-sacked, threw an interception and was sacked six times as New England overcame a minus-2 turnover margin. Atlanta staged a late rally capped by a Michael Penix Jr. touchdown to Drake London, but Falcons kicker Parker Romo missed the ensuing extra point with 4:40 remaining, which proved decisive. New England absorbed several injuries — notably Christian Gonzalez exiting after the London catch — and sealed the win when Hunter Henry made a clutch third-down catch in the final minutes. Despite showing offensive versatility without injured running back Rhamondre Stevenson, the game exposed protection and efficiency issues that could trouble the Patriots against tougher opponents.