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NFL: New England 31, Atlanta 28

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Published: Oct. 9, 2005 at 6:15 PM

ATLANTA, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- Adam Vinatieri kicked a game-winning 29-yard field goal with 17 seconds left Sunday as New England beat the Atlanta Falcons, 31-28.

Tom Brady went 22-of-27 passing for 350 yards and three touchdowns while Corey Dillon had 106 yards on 23 carries.

Second-year pro Matt Schaub, playing in place of injured quarterback Michael Vick, went 18-of-34 passing for 298 yards and three touchdowns. Brian Finneran had five receptions for 103 yards and Alge Crumpler added 99 receiving yards and one touchdown for Atlanta, which dropped to 3-2.

New England also is 3-2.

Topics: Adam Vinatieri, Alge Crumpler, Brian Finneran, Corey Dillon, Matt Schaub, Michael Vick, Tom Brady
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