New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons, Week 11 2021
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| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
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| Patriots | 3 | 10 | 0 | 12 | 25 |
| Falcons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NE 25ATL 0 Final
Passing leader
11.4PPR pts
22/26, 207 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Nelson Agholor
15.0PPR pts
5 REC, 40 YDS, 1 TD
Falcons leader
Russell Gage Jr.
9.9PPR pts
5 REC, 49 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Kyle Van Noy
1 INT, 1 TD, 2 SACK, 8 TKL
Patriots 25, Falcons 0: New England leads from start to finish
New England led 13–0 at halftime and outscored Atlanta 12–0 after the break to win 25–0. The Patriots finished with a 308–165 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play.
Atlanta never got on the board.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Falcons went 2-for-11 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Patriots kept the ball for 32:43.
Key advantages
- +2.0 yards/play NE 5.2 · ATL 3.2
- +3 turnover margin NE 1 · ATL 4 turnovers
- +143 total yards NE 308 · ATL 165
Game Highlights
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Why the Patriots Won
New England won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Patriots | Stat | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Yards per play | 3.2 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 4 |
| 308 | Total yards | 165 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 59 | Plays | 52 |
| 33% | Third-down conversion | 18% |
| 32:43 | Time of possession | 27:17 |
Scoring Summary
The Patriots scored two touchdowns and four field goals; the Falcons did not score.
| Time | Team | Play | NE | ATL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 5:14 | NE | Nick Folk 32-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 13:44 | NE | Mac Jones → Nelson Agholor, 19-yard TD Extends leadNick Folk XP | 10 | 0 |
| 0:00 | NE | Nick Folk 44-yard FG Extends lead | 13 | 0 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 6:39 | NE | Nick Folk 53-yard FG Extends lead | 16 | 0 |
| 1:55 | NE | Nick Folk 33-yard FG Extends lead | 19 | 0 |
| 1:22 | NE | Kyle Van Noy 35-yard interception return TD Extends leadXP missed | 25 | 0 |
Fantasy Points: Patriots vs Falcons, Week 11 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Nelson Agholor15.0 PTSWR25
- Mac Jones11.4 PTSQB17
- Russell Gage9.9 PTSWR35
- Kendrick Bourne8.9 PTSWR42
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac Jones | 11.4 | QB17 | 22/26 | 207 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 96.6 | Start/Sit → |
| Matt Ryan | 4.1 | QB28 | 19/28 | 153 | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | 51.6 | |
| Josh Rosen | -0.8 | — | 1/3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | 2.8 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Agholor | 15.0 | WR25 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 40 | 1 | |
| Russell Gage | 9.9 | WR35 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 5 | 49 | 0 | |
| Kendrick Bourne | 8.9 | WR42 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 8.5 | RB24 | RB | 12 | 69 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Jakobi Meyers | 7.9 | WR45 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 39 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Damien Harris | 7.5 | RB27 | RB | 10 | 56 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| Kyle Pitts | 5.9 | TE25 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 29 | 0 | |
| Qadree Ollison | 5.4 | RB38 | RB | 9 | 34 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | 5.3 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mike Davis | 5.1 | RB40 | RB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 0 | |
| Hunter Henry | 4.5 | TE31 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tajae Sharpe | 4.1 | WR74 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 21 | 0 | |
| Brandon Bolden | 3.6 | RB45 | RB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | |
| N'Keal Harry | 3.4 | TE34 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | |
| Jonnu Smith | 2.7 | TE40 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Parker Hesse | 1.5 | TE53 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | |
| Wayne Gallman | -0.3 | — | RB | 1 | -3 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Fantasy Usage
New England Patriots
Snap Share
Target Share26 targets
- Jakobi Meyers23%, 6 targets
- Nelson Agholor19%, 5 targets
- Kendrick Bourne15%, 4 targets
- Hunter Henry12%, 3 targets
- Brandon Bolden8%, 2 targets
- Other23%, 6 targets
Carry Share30 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 10 carries
- , 6 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Atlanta Falcons
Snap Share
Target Share30 targets
- Russell Gage27%, 8 targets
- Olamide Zaccheaus17%, 5 targets
- Kyle Pitts17%, 5 targets
- Mike Davis13%, 4 targets
- Tajae Sharpe13%, 4 targets
- Other13%, 4 targets
Carry Share13 carries
- , 9 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakobi Meyers | 56 | 88% | 6 | 23% | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts | 44 | 81% | 5 | 17% | 0 |
| Nelson Agholor | 49 | 77% | 5 | 19% | 0 |
| Russell Gage | 40 | 74% | 8 | 27% | 0 |
| Tajae Sharpe | 37 | 69% | 4 | 13% | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | 33 | 52% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | 32 | 50% | 3 | 12% | 0 |
| Mike Davis | 26 | 48% | 4 | 13% | 3 |
| Qadree Ollison | 26 | 48% | 3 | 10% | 9 |
| Olamide Zaccheaus | 25 | 46% | 5 | 17% | 0 |
| Kendrick Bourne | 29 | 45% | 4 | 15% | 1 |
| Lee Smith | 22 | 41% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| N'Keal Harry | 26 | 41% | 2 | 8% | 0 |
| Damien Harris | 25 | 39% | 1 | 4% | 10 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | 22 | 34% | 1 | 4% | 12 |
| Brandon Bolden | 17 | 27% | 2 | 8% | 1 |
| Marvin Hall | 12 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Parker Hesse | 11 | 20% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Frank Darby | 6 | 11% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Wayne Gallman | 2 | 4% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Matthew Slater | 2 | 3% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Feleipe Franks | 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.6Nelson Agholor15.0 PTS vs 8.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−8.2Matt Ryan4.1 PTS vs 12.3 xFP
- Highest expected volume15.3 xFPMac Jones11.4 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mac JonesNE · QB | 11.4 | 15.3 | −3.9 | 100% | 26 att | — | 26 | 6 | 20% | 0 | 0% |
| Russell Gage Jr.ATL · WR | 9.9 | 13.5 | −3.6 | 74% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 26% |
| Matt RyanATL · QB | 4.1 | 12.3 | −8.2 | 93% | 28 att | — | 28 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Qadree OllisonATL · RB | 5.4 | 10.8 | −5.4 | 48% | 56% car | — | 0 | 9 | 56% | 3 | 10% |
| Jakobi MeyersNE · WR | 7.9 | 10.1 | −2.2 | 88% | 23% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 23% |
| Rhamondre StevensonNE · RB | 8.5 | 9.4 | −0.9 | 34% | 40% car | — | 0 | 12 | 40% | 1 | 4% |
| Mike DavisATL · RB | 5.1 | 8.7 | −3.6 | 48% | 19% car | — | 0 | 3 | 19% | 4 | 13% |
| Kyle Pitts Sr.ATL · TE | 5.9 | 8.4 | −2.5 | 81% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Nelson AgholorNE · WR | 15.0 | 8.4 | +6.6 | 77% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Olamide ZaccheausATL · WR | 5.3 | 8.4 | −3.1 | 46% | 16% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 16% |
| Damien HarrisNE · RB | 7.5 | 8.1 | −0.6 | 39% | 33% car | — | 0 | 10 | 33% | 1 | 4% |
| Kendrick BourneNE · WR | 8.9 | 7.4 | +1.5 | 45% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 4 | 15% |
| Tajae SharpeATL · WR | 4.1 | 6.7 | −2.6 | 69% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 13% |
| Hunter HenryNE · TE | 4.5 | 5.1 | −0.6 | 50% | 12% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 12% |
| Brandon BoldenNE · RB | 3.6 | 4.0 | −0.4 | 27% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 2 | 8% |
| Keith SmithATL · RB | 2.9 | 3.6 | −0.7 | — | 19% car | — | 0 | 3 | 19% | 1 | 3% |
| Jonnu SmithNE · TE | 2.7 | 3.4 | −0.7 | 52% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| N'Keal HarryNE · TE | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 41% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 8% |
| Parker HesseATL · TE | 1.5 | 1.7 | −0.2 | 20% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Josh RosenATL · QB | -0.8 | 1.3 | −2.1 | 6% | 3 att | — | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Wayne GallmanATL · RB | -0.3 | 0.6 | −0.9 | 4% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Feleipe FranksATL · TE | -1.0 | 0.4 | −1.4 | 2% | 0% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Patriots 26 targets and 30 carries; Falcons 31 targets and 16 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Mac Jones
22 of 26 passing for 207 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 6 carries for 1 yard.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.3 expected.
Matt Ryan Unlucky
19 of 28 passing for 153 yards, 2 interceptions.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Jakobi Meyers
6 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 39 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 10.1 expected.
Rhamondre Stevenson
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 6 yards; 12 carries (40% of the team's) for 69 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.4 expected.
Russell Gage Jr.
8 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 49 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.5 expected.
Qadree Ollison Unlucky
3 targets (10% of the team's), 2 catches for 0 yards; 9 carries (56% of the team's) for 34 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Nelson Agholor Ran hot
5 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 40 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best score since Week 1.
Hunter Henry
3 targets (12% of the team's), 2 catches for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.
A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
Stock Up, Stock Down
New England Patriots
- Stock down: Hunter Henry played 50% of the snaps, down from a 71% season average.
Atlanta Falcons
- Stock up: Qadree Ollison led the backfield with 48% of the snaps after trailing Mike Davis before this game.
- Stock up: Tajae Sharpe played 69% of the snaps, up from a 44% season average.
- Stock down: Mike Davis lost the backfield lead: 48% of the snaps to Qadree Ollison's 48%.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Patriots D | Falcons D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.4 | 18.8 |
| RBs | 21.5 | 24.6 |
| WRs | 28.7 | 36.6 |
| TEs | 6.9 | 12.4 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Atlanta opened at 30% win probability and fell below 2% in the third quarter.
Falcons win probability
Key Swings
- −8Folk 32-yd FG32% → 24%Q1 5:14
- −15Jones → Agholor, 19-yd TD24% → 10%Q2 13:44
- −4Folk 44-yd FG8% → 4%Q2 0:00
Swing in Falcons win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| New England Patriots | Measure | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Plays | 52 |
| 49% | Pass rate | 69% |
| 6.0 | Yds / dropback | 3.5 |
| 4.5 | Yds / carry | 2.5 |
| 4/12 | Third downs | 2/11 |
Efficiency edge New England ran 7 more plays and gained 2.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- NE Meyers 23% · Agholor 19% · Bourne 15%
- ATL Gage 26% · Pitts 16% · Zaccheaus 16%
Possession Results
| Result | NE | ATL |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 1 | 0 |
| Field goals | 4 | 0 |
| Punts | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 4 |
| Turnovers on downs | 0 | 1 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
NE turnover edge: +3
- The Patriots opened the scoring on their second possession, a 9-play, 52-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Patriots drained the clock with two second-half drives of four to six minutes.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | Q1 15:00 | 5 | 27 | 3:17 | Punt |
| ATL | Q1 11:43 | 3 | 1 | 1:51 | Punt |
| NE | Q1 9:52 | 9 | 52 | 4:38 | Field goal |
| ATL | Q1 5:14 | 6 | 16 | 3:01 | Punt |
| NE | Q1 2:13 | 7 | 76 | 3:29 | Touchdown |
| ATL | Q2 13:44 | 14 | 47 | 7:25 | Missed FG |
| NE | Q2 6:19 | 3 | 4 | 2:12 | Punt |
| ATL | Q2 4:07 | 3 | -8 | 2:19 | Punt |
| NE | Q2 1:48 | 7 | 41 | 1:48 | Field goal |
| ATL | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 19 | 1:56 | Punt |
| NE | Q3 13:04 | 3 | 5 | 2:03 | Punt |
| ATL | Q3 11:01 | 3 | 2 | 1:29 | Punt |
| NE | Q3 9:32 | 8 | 45 | 4:28 | Interception |
| ATL | Q3 5:04 | 8 | 36 | 4:12 | Downs |
| NE | Q3 0:52 | 3 | 8 | 1:01 | Punt |
| ATL | Q4 14:51 | 5 | 27 | 2:51 | Interception |
| NE | Q4 12:00 | 8 | 43 | 5:21 | Field goal |
| ATL | Q4 6:39 | 3 | 21 | 1:30 | Interception |
| NE | Q4 5:09 | 8 | 35 | 3:14 | Field goal |
| ATL | Q4 1:55 | 3 | 5 | 0:33 | Interception |
| ATL | Q4 1:22 | 1 | 0 | 0:10 | Interception |
| NE | Q4 1:12 | 2 | -4 | 1:12 | End of game |
About these numbers
The Patriots' interception touchdown is counted as a Falcons interception, not as a Patriots possession. Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Patriots vs Falcons Head-to-Head
The Patriots and Falcons first met in 1972 and have played 17 times since.
- All-time series
- 11–6Patriots lead, 17 meetings since 1972
- Postseason
- 1–0Patriots won in 2016
- Largest Patriots win
- 25–02021
- Largest Falcons win
- 34–01992
Since 2021
2–0 Patriots lead
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. P = Patriots win, F = Falcons win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 9 Falcons at Patriots, 2025 Wk 9 recap NE 24 ATL 23 NE W
- 2021 Wk 11 Patriots at Falcons NE 25 ATL 0 NE W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Patriots | Stat | Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| 10-7 | Record | 7-10 |
| 27.2 | Points per game | 18.4 |
| 353.4 | Yards per game | 303.8 |
| 5.7 | Yards per play | 5.1 |
| 17.8 | Points allowed per game | 27.0 |
| 310.8 | Yards allowed per game | 364.4 |
Patriots vs Falcons Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- NE −7Patriots covered by 18
- Total
- 47Under: 25 points scored (by 22)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | 27.0 | 25 | −2.0 |
| Falcons | 20.0 | 0 | −20.0 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
New England Patriots
- Against the spread
- 7–4
- Over/under
- 5–6
- ATS as favorite
- 5–3
- ATS as underdog
- 2–1
- ATS on the road
- 4–1
Atlanta Falcons
- Against the spread
- 4–6
- Over/under
- 5–5
- ATS as favorite
- 2–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–4
- ATS at home
- 1–4
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Patriots and Falcons in Fantasy
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Patriots vs Falcons Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Patriots vs Falcons Week 11 game?
The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 25–0 in Week 11 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, on November 18, 2021. See the Patriots' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Patriots vs Falcons?
The final score was Patriots 25, Falcons 0. The Patriots led 13–0 at halftime, and the second half went Patriots 12, Falcons 0.
What happened in the Patriots vs Falcons game?
New England led 13–0 at halftime and outscored Atlanta 12–0 after the break to win 25–0. The Patriots finished with a 308–165 edge in total offense and averaged 5.2 yards per play. Nelson Agholor led all players with 5 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. The Falcons committed 4 turnovers, the Patriots 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Patriots vs Falcons?
Nelson Agholor led the game with 15.0 PPR fantasy points, the WR25 of Week 11, on 5 catches for 40 yards and a touchdown. Mac Jones was next with 11.4 (QB17).
Who led Patriots vs Falcons in passing, rushing and receiving?
Mac Jones (NE) led all passers with 22 of 26 for 207 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) led in rushing with 12 carries for 69 yards. Russell Gage (ATL) led in receiving with 5 catches for 49 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Falcons?
Nelson Agholor outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.0 PPR points on 8.4 xFP (+6.6). Matt Ryan fell furthest short, with 4.1 points on 12.3 xFP (−8.2). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Patriots vs Falcons?
Mac Jones had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 15.3 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.4. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Patriots beat the Falcons?
The Patriots beat the Falcons 25–0 because they averaged 5.2 yards per play to 3.2, won the turnover battle 4–1, and outgained them 308–165.
Which team won the turnover battle in Patriots vs Falcons?
The Patriots won the turnover battle 4–1: the Falcons gave the ball away 4 times and the Patriots 1 time. The Patriots won the game.
What is the all-time Patriots vs Falcons record?
The Patriots lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 1972, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.
Have the Patriots and Falcons played in the Super Bowl?
Yes, once: the Patriots won Super Bowl LI 34–28 over the Falcons after the 2016 season.
When did the Patriots and Falcons last play before this game?
Before Week 11 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on October 22, 2017, when the Patriots beat the Falcons 23–7.
What was the closing spread for Patriots vs Falcons?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Patriots −7, making the New England Patriots 7-point favorites, with a closing total of 47. That implied about 27.0 points for the Patriots and 20.0 for the Falcons.
Did Patriots vs Falcons go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47, and the teams combined for 25 points, 22 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Patriots vs Falcons?
The Patriots covered by 18 against the closing line of Patriots −7. The final margin was 25 points.