After missing that game with a shoulder injury, Drake London came back against the Patriots and had a big game, and as he scored three touchdowns to keep the Falcons in the game. The last catch was a thing of beauty, as it was fourth down and the Falcons down a touchdown.

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Drake Maye threw two touchdown passes and had a pair of turnovers in an uneven performance and the New England Patriots held on for a 24-23 victory over Atlanta after Parker Romo missed a potential tying extra point for the Falcons.

The Patriots won the toss and deferred, putting a defense on the field that has allowed points on six of opponents first eight drives this season. New England got the fast start they were looking for behind a second-down sack by K’Lavon Chaisson to help force an opening three-and-out.

Before we look ahead of to Week 8, though, let's recap what happened in the Falcons ' 20-10 loss to the 49ers. Atlanta controlled the game in the first half before making some crucial mistakes late in the first half that cost the team points and gave the 49ers life.

The Falcons are back on national TV in Week 6, hosting the Buffalo Bills on ESPN's Monday Night Football. Chris Fowler, Dan Orlovsky an Louis Riddick will be in the broadcast booth for tonight's game. Atlanta still has three other prime-time games, including a Week 7 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

The Patriots are hurting at the running back position. That's why TreVeyon Henderson is line to play a bigger role against the Falcons

The unholy NFL whoopee cushion now sits in Flowery Branch. As if blowing a 28-3 lead in the freaking Super Bowl didn't confirm it enough, the Falcons are unquestionably the NFL's butt of the joke, pro football's grand punchline.