New England Patriots @ Atlanta Falcons
4-4, 2-3 Away
24
4-4, 2-3 Away
3-4, 1-3 Home
10
3-4, 1-3 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
371
Total Yards
244
2
Turnovers
1
21
1st Downs
11
7-60
Penalties
7-55
7/15
3rd Down
3/14
1/1
4th Down
0/2
0/5
Red Zone
0/5
33:38
Possession
26:22
Game Information
CBS
Referee:Dick Hantak
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 21 | 11 |
| Passing 1st downs | 11 | 6 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 9 | 3 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 1 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 7-15 | 3-14 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-2 |
| Total Plays | 68 | 57 |
| Total Yards | 371 | 244 |
| Total Drives | 15 | 17 |
| Yards per Play | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Passing | 236 | 104 |
| Comp/Att | 21/31 | 10/29 |
| Yards per pass | 6.9 | 2.7 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 3-14 | 9-47 |
| Rushing | 135 | 140 |
| Rushing Attempts | 34 | 19 |
| Yards per rush | 4.0 | 7.4 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-5 | 0-5 |
| Penalties | 7-60 | 7-55 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:38 | 26:22 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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