
Photos: Patriots 30, Falcons 23

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady dove forward for a first down.
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| September 30, 2013

Patriots wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins missed the reception on a pass from Brady with 3rd and 6 at 44, forcing the Patriots to punt in the first quarter.
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| September 30, 2013

In the second quarter, Patriots running back Brandon Bolden broke several tackles as he fought for the end zone.
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| September 30, 2013

Bolden let out a howl as he celebrated what he thought was a touchdown run in the second quarter. After a video review it was determined that his knee had touched down.
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| September 30, 2013

Patriots tight end Matthew Mulligan grabbed the pass scored early in the second quarter.
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Mulligan celebrated his touchdown.
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Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones worked against Atlanta Falcons tackle Sam Baker as he fought to get to Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan .
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Brady looked to hand off late in the second quarter.
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Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount carried for a first down in the second quarter.
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New England wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins was hauled down after a pass reception in the second quarter.
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In the third quarter, Thompkins celebrated with wide receiver Julian Edelman on the first down.
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In the fourth quarter, Blount celebrated his long run for a touchdown with Thompkins.
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Blount ran 47 yards for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter.
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Edelman has a step on Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert McClain as he took it 44 yards down the sideline on a short pass reception.
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Edelman was hauled down out of bounds after a long catch and run in the fourth quarter.
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Thompkins pulled in a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter.
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New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib celebrated an interception in the fourth quarter.
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Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones appeared to not have possession of this pass. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick challenged the play but after review the call was upheld that he had made the reception.
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Belichick was frustrated by the call.
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Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones was down but was still able to trip up Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the fourth quarter.
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Atlanta tight end Tony Gonzalez pulled in a touchdown pass from Matt Ryan with New England Patriots defensive back Logan Ryan defending to bring the score to 30-20.
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Falcons outside linebacker Stephen Nicholas recovered an onside kick by Atlanta.
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New England tight end Michael Hoomanawanui pounces on an onside kick.
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Brady is helped up after a fumbled snap with the Patriots at 4th and 1 yard needed.
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| September 30, 2013

Atlanta wide receiver Julio Jones pulled in a 49 yard pass with New England free safety Devin McCourty defending.
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Talib made a game-saving play, breaking up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White late in the fourth quarter.
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“Aqib’s played great for us all year, all the way back to the spring training camp,” Patriots coach Bill Belichick later said.
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Brady and Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan shook hands at the end of the game.
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