FOXBOROUGH — The game came down to one drive. One play. That’s what the Patriots needed to seal a win Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons.

Either the Patriots would guarantee capturing six straight victories, or potentially have a hiccup.

With 1:53 left to play, clinging to a one-point lead, it was Drake Maye’s time.

The Patriots defense had forced the Falcons to punt. And Raheim Morris still had two timeouts in the holster.

It was a make-or-break series for the second-year quarterback.

Much like last week’s game against the Cleveland Browns, nothing was easy. Maye was constantly under pressure. He was sacked six times.

Unlike the Browns, who had game-wrecker Myles Garrett (5 sacks) making Maye’s life miserable, the Falcons took turns with Jalon Walker, LaCale London and Brandon Dorl

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