FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris said the New England Patriots defense simulated his team's snap on a key fourth-quarter play by clapping, leading to an intentional grounding penalty by Michael Penix Jr . in Sunday's loss .

The Falcons trailed 24-23 with 2:09 remaining in the game and were at the Patriots' 48-yard line when center Ryan Neuzil snapped the ball on second down before Penix and other offensive linemen were ready for it. The Patriots immediately pressured Penix, who threw the ball toward the dirt in the direction of tight end Kyle Pitts Sr .

Penix was called for intentional grounding, which resulted in a loss of 10 yards and a loss of down. On the next play, Penix couldn't hit wide receiver David Sills V on third-and-20, and the then Falc

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