That would hardly have become clearer on Thursday evening (local time) in Atlanta. The Falcons, with a 4-5 balance in the home game against the New England Patriots (6: 4), found at no time of the first game from week 11 answers to a superior defense of the guests.

While ROOKIE-QuarterBack Mac Jones led his offense almost well already sovereign and quiet over the field (22/26, 207 yards, TD) and only a mistake allowed for an interception, Falcons playmakers found Matt Ryan and Co. in the rematch of the legendary Super Bowl Li Quasi did not take place. Worse: The Patriots barely allowed the former MVP to breathe — equal to Four times Ryan was pissed.

Receiver Nelson Color (Touchdown Catch) and Patriots Nick Folk (four Field Goals) brought New England the points, on the other side, the defense collected four interceptions — two against Ryan and two against which later substituted backups Josh Rose and Felipe Franks. One of them was Kyle van Not to the 25: 0 final score in the end zone.

The Patriots celebrated in Atlanta the fifth victory in series and knock now up at the AFC East. Currently, Buffalo leads the division more with a victory. The falcons need to dream of the play-offs as the regimental light of the NFC South.