Claps. Who knew we’d be talking about this after the Week 9 clash between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons ? But that seemed to be the reason the Pats’ win streak went up to 6. Falcons’ head coach Raheem Morris and starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said that was the case. But Patriots’ head coach Mike Vrabel cleared the air on that play, appearing on The Greg Hill Show.

“I didn’t see anything. Like, is that fake? I don’t know… Clapgate… That was new. I didn’t see that… Maybe that’s a testament to our fans… They got loud.”

The play in question was a 2nd-and-10 attempt at the Patriots’ 48-yard line shortly before the two-minute warning. The Falcons’ center, Ryan Neuzil, heard claps, an indication that Penix was ready for the ball. But the

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