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Patriots LB Kyle Van Noy Seals Win Over Falcons With Late Pick-Six
Nov 18, 2021, 9:20 PM
Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots and Jahlani Tavai #48 of the New England Patriots react during the game against the Atlanta Falcons in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 18, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
(Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Former BYU and current New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy sealed a victory for his team with a late pick-six of the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons hosted the Patriots on Thursday, November 18.
With 1:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, the former BYU star intercepted Falcons backup quarterback Josh Rosen and returned the ball 35 yards for a touchdown.
.@KVN_03 with the PICK-6️⃣.#LocalsInTheNFL #BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL @kslsports
pic.twitter.com/ChhKO2UbK3— Kyle Ireland (@kyleireland) November 19, 2021
Van Noy’s pick-six gave New England a 25-0 lead.
It was the former Cougar standout’s fourth career touchdown.
Atlanta threw another interception on its next possession and the Patriots kneeled out the game clock.
OK KYLE! pic.twitter.com/QtziKJVzaR
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 19, 2021
It was New England’s fifth consecutive win.
Van Noy finished with a team-high eight total tackles, five solo tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss, one pass breakup, two quarterback hits, one interception, and a touchdown.
With the win, Van Noy and the Patriots improved to a 7-4 record this season.
THIS DEFENSE 😤 pic.twitter.com/0OSuB6kQsZ
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 19, 2021
New England’s next game is against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, November 28 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS.
