Final · Kickoff
2005 Regular season · Week 5 · Georgia Dome
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The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 31–28 on the road at Georgia Dome in Week 5 of the 2005 regular season on October 9, 2005. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Patriots to 3–2 and dropped the Falcons to 3–2. The Patriots finished 2005 at 10–6 and lost in the Divisional round. The Falcons finished 2005 at 8–8 and missed the playoffs.
In their previous meeting, the New England Patriots won 24–10 on November 4, 2001. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 26–10 on September 27, 2009.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 2–0 after meeting No. 2 since 2001 Full series history
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
Atlanta will play Sunday night without its veteran edge rusher, who has concussion and neck injuries, and lost a linebacker to injured reserve on the eve of Baltimore's visit.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.
