Week 5 · 2005 Season· FINAL
Date
Sunday, October 9, 2005
Kickoff
1:05 PM
Location
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta, Georgia
Result
NWE 31 — ATL 28
Betting Outcome
Spread
NWE +3 cashed
Total
Over 44 (59)
Heading In · Last 3 Games

New England Patriots
1-2 · 19 PPG · 29.3 OPG- L17-41vs LAC
- W23-20@ PIT
- L17-27@ CAR

Atlanta Falcons
2-1 · 24 PPG · 15.7 OPG- W30-10vs MIN
- W24-16@ BUF
- L18-21@ SEA
Top Performers

New England Patriots
- PassingTom Brady22/27, 350 yds, 3 TD, 1 INT
- RushingCorey Dillon23 att, 106 yds
- ReceivingDaniel Graham5 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD

Atlanta Falcons
- PassingMatt Schaub18/34, 298 yds, 3 TD
- RushingWarrick Dunn19 att, 83 yds
- ReceivingBrian Finneran5 rec, 103 yds
Recent Head-to-Head
Last 1 meetings · NWE 1–0 ATL
| Date | Wk | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-11-04 | 2001 W8 | NWE 24–10 |