New England Patriots fans cheer before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the sidelines before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank walks on the field before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks on the sidelines before the first half of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank, left, speaks with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, second from right, before the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) speaks with line judge Sarah Thomas (53) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots safety Kyle Dugger (23) and New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills (2) celebrate a play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs against the Atlanta Falcons 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)

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) is hit by Atlanta Falcons free safety Erik Harris (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Avery Williams (35) runs against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) runs into Atlanta Falcons safety Duron Harmon (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches play against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs past Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) celebrates his touchdown with New England Patriots guard Ted Karras (67) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) celebrates tackling Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots outside linebacker Matt Judon (9) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor (15) runs past Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Brandon Copeland (51) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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)

The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots middle linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley, bottom, and New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) hit Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis (28) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) chases New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) misses a pass as Atlanta Falcons cornerback Fabian Moreau (22) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith, right, watches play against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith (40) runs against New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams (33) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (24) runs against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai (48) and New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) celebrate a defense of stop of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches play against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) and New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills (2) celebrate stopping the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

A Atlanta Falcons fan watches play against the New England Patriots during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) and New England Patriots cornerback Jalen Mills (2) celebrate stopping the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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)

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates his interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) runs after his interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) intercepts the ball intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Olamide Zaccheaus (17) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

CORRECTS TO REMOVE REFERENCE OF A TOUCHDOWN AS PHILLIPS RAN OUT OF BOUNDS AFTER THE INTERCEPTION AND DID NOT SCORE - New England Patriots safety Adrian Phillips (21) runs following his interception against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. The New England Patriots won 25-0. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) runs into the end zone after an interception for a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. The New England Patriots won 25-0. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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, on ground at right, is sacked for a loss by New England Patriots linebacker Matthew Judon (9) who reacts after the sack 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)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) passes in the pocket during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

New England Patriots wide receiver Nelson Agholor high steps into the end zone for a touchdown past Atlanta Falcons defenders Brandon Copeland, center, and Duron Harmon for a 10-0 lead during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan sits on the bench with a bloody elbow after getting banged up on a sack by the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) works against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith runs off the field after getting shut out 25-0 to the New England Patriots in an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

FILE -New England Patriots nose tackle Davon Godchaux (92) celebrates a sack during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, on Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. Godchaux says he’s humbled after signing a two-year, $20.8 million contract extension. But he says he’s motivated to help the Patriots improve on a run defense that again ranked near the bottom of the league in 2021.(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)

FILE - Atlanta Falcons safety Richie Grant (27) lines up during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021, in Atlanta. More roster moves could come, but as of Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, 14 players on the active roster are products of the two NFL drafts under the leadership of general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith, creating a more youthful look with such players as tight end Kyle Pitts, wide receiver Drake London, linebacker Arnold Ebiketie and safety Richie Grant positioned as leaders of the rebuild. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)