The New England Patriots did not play a clean game against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, but in the end they did just enough to survive with a final score of 24-23. Their sixth straight win improves their record to 7-2 on the year and keeps them well-positioned heading into the back half of their schedule.

Here is a Patriots-centric view at some of the key moments of the game.

Moment No. 1: Popping early

The Patriots started the game against the Falcons well, producing a quick three-and-out on defense before marching straight down the field for their first touchdown of the game. Capping the seven-play, 75-yard series was a 16-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to wide receiver DeMario Douglas that was set up well — isolating Douglas on linebacker Jalon Walker — and perfectly executed

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