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Raheem Morris issues a follow-up to previous accusations that the Patriots simulated the Falcons' snap count in Sunday's game.
The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New England Patriots in Week 9. Frustration in the locker room is mounting after a third-straight loss at the season's midpoint.
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Mike Vrabel responds to accusation that Patriots simulated Falcons' snap on key fourth-quarter play
Following the 24-23 loss that dropped Atlanta to 3-5 on the season, Falcons head coach Raheem Morris accused Patriots players of "clapping" to simulate Penix asking for the ball to be snapped. During a Monday appearance on Boston sports radio station WEEI, first-year New England head coach Mike Vrabel responded to Morris' comments.
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Texans PFF grades: Best and worst defensive performers from Week 9 loss vs. Broncos
Here are the top defensive players for the Houston Texans in their 18-15 loss in Week 9 against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium.
ESPN's betting nugget is foreboding for the Falcons as well, stating the Falcons are 6-14 against the spread as underdogs in their last 20 games. What they don't tell you is that they're 3-1 against the spread as underdogs this season.
The San Francisco 49ers' improvements across the board in their Week 9 win are exemplified by their PFF grades.