One of the errors that contributed to Sunday’s Falcons loss was an intentional grounding penalty in the fourth quarter that came after center Drew Neuzil snapped the ball earlier than quarterback Michael Penix expected on a second down play.

After the game, Penix said Neuzil heard clapping and “thought it was my clap and he snapped the ball.” Penix and head coach Raheem Morris both indicated that the Falcons believed Patriots players were clapping and Morris said they “simulated the snap,” which would be a penalty if observed by officials.

Video of the play did not appear to show anyone near the line of scrimmage doing that and Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said on Monday that he “ certainly didn’t think that was anything that we did.” Morris said at his Monday press conference

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