Falcons' slumping offense handed first shutout in 6 years

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) is sacked by New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is sacked for a loss by New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon on third down forcing a punt during the second quarter in an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gets up slowly after being tackled by New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws in the pocket against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)