"Here's something that can be said, with a long exhale, only after the Patriots hang on for a more-difficult-than-necessary win. Can't learn from mistakes unless you make a few, right? Actually, Mike Vrabel - whose patience with his mostly young team has turned out to be a surprising and admirable attribute - put that sentiment perfectly after the 24-23 victory over the Falcons on Sunday. "We're going to learn from winning," said Vrabel, "so that we don't have to learn from losing.""
"Drake Maye fumbled twice, losing one when the ball was poked from his grasp, and threw an interception after one of several miscommunications with a receiving target. The Patriots scored just 3 points after halftime, and needed good fortune (former Patriot Parker Romo's missed extra point that would have tied the game at 24) and a show of fortitude (Maye's 17-yard completion to Hunter Henry on third and 5 to ice the game with 1:42 left) to lock down the win."
The Patriots eked out a 24-23 win over the Falcons to extend their streak to six games. The team produced its sloppiest performance since a five-turnover loss, managing only three points after halftime. Drake Maye fumbled twice, lost one, and threw an interception amid miscommunications, yet finished 19 of 29 for 259 yards and two touchdown passes. The team benefited from a missed extra point and a critical 17-yard Maye completion to Hunter Henry on third-and-5 with 1:42 remaining. Coach Mike Vrabel emphasized learning from victories to avoid learning from losses. The win combined fortune with resilience.
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