The New England Patriots will host the Atlanta Falcons in a re-match of last years Super Bowl in the Sunday Night (Monday AEDT) game. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog of the match, starting from 11:30am Monday AEDT.
The two sides have only met on a handful of occasions, with the Patriots holding an 8-6 lead. Including the infamous Super Bowl win of last season when they were down 28-3.
The Patriots have only improved on their side since the big dance in February. But the on-field results don’t show that. They are 4-2, having won their last two games. They haven’t dominated anyone like we expected and could struggle in this one.
The Falcons, were 3-0 before the bye, before going down twice, including a demoralising loss to the Dolphins last week. They will be a much better side for it and will surely lift for this one. Watch for QB Alex Smith the make amends for his Super Bowl effort last season.
This game will be the game of the round. What a great way to end the Monday morning games.
This is all about redemption for the Falcons. They have proven they have grown in 2017 and will need to overcome this hurdle to puss for a spot in the playoffs.
Falcons to win this one. 27-17
Spinksy
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Final score 23-7
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Patriots win 23-7. The New England Patriots have showed tonight why they are the most successful team in recent years. They have disposed of the Atlanta Falcons for the second time in six months and have regained the lead in the AFC East, with a dominate performance. They held the Falcons scoreless until mod-way thru the fourth quarter, despite being penalised on twice as many occasions. They were just simply too good. That is there third loss in a row. The Falcons have a lot to work on in the coming weeks and will need to bounce back quickly. Thanks for joining us today. Enjoy the rest of your Monday. Until next time.
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Another first down for the Pats and this will wrap the game up. Two minute warning Pats lead 23-7
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Falcons with the onside kick. They fail to re-gather and now the Pats are in good field position.
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TOUCHDOWN - Julio Jones with a 1 yard reception. Extra point is good. Pats lead 23-7 with 4:09 left in the match. Can they do the unthinkable and make a comeback?
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As much as it pains me to say, they are starting to look like the team we all know and hate. They don't have a weakness across the park.
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Falcons in the red zone for the third time tonight. They have all resulted in zero points. 4:30 on the clock. Pats lead 23-0
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Easily the best performance from the Patriots this season. This is the preseason expectations coming to fruition.
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Pats have scored a 39 yard FG. 23-0 with 9:56 left on the clock. Time for the Falcons to step up. Its now or never for the away side.
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Pats moving downfield well in the fog. now they are in the Falcons 20.
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They have now not scored a point in 82:54 of football. They are in danger of losing three in a row.
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NO good. Falcons go for it on 3rd and 1 - Malcolm butler makes a block and it is now 4th and 1. Ryan Hands the ball off and Sanu is tackled for a loss of 5. Patriots will get the ball on the 6-yard line with 14 mins left in the match. Pats lead 20-0. The Falcons just aren't with it tonight. They only have themselves to blame.
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Mohammed Sanu takes a catch and moves the Falcons to within inches of the line.
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end of the third Falcons with the ball inside the Pats 10-yard line. They must score here. end of the third 20-0
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Game getting harder to see with this fog rolling in. Falcons are terrible tonight and need to score next to make a game of this. 3 mins left in the third 20-0
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The Falcons hold them out on this occasion. The FG team comes in. It's good. Pats lead 20-0 with 4;10 left in the third
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Chris Hogan with a catch and a run, moves the Pats inside the Falcons 10 yard line. Score here and this is all over.
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Pats with a first down to Brandin Cooks on 3rd down, across halfway. Thats 7/9 conversions on third down for the home side. The Falcons D, just cannot get themselves off the field
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The Falcons just aren't with it tonight. Poor play selection and worse execution. The Pats will make the most of their chances. They have the ball on their 30 yard line. Pats lead 17-0 with 11 mins left in the 3rd
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They cannot convert on 3rd down and matt ryan comes in for a 36 yard attempt. He misses again. 1 blocked shot and 1 off the post. It remains 17-0