US EditionMike Vrabel Brutally Mocks Raheem Morris’ “Clapgate” Claim Insinuating Patriots Mimicked Michael Penix’s Signal to Fake Falcons’ Snap Count
Falcons coach Raheem Morris alleges Patriots simulated snap count by clapping, leading to an intentional grounding penalty that shifted win probability from 52.9% to 80.6%.
- On November 3, 2025, Falcons coach Raheem Morris said New England Patriots simulated Atlanta's snap by clapping, causing Michael Penix Jr. to snap early and draw an intentional grounding penalty.
- With 2:09 left at the Patriots' 48-yard line, the Falcons trailed 24-23 after Michael Penix Jr. completed a 25-yard pass to Drake London and missed an earlier extra point by Parker Romo.
- Video evidence and Patriots' denials indicate Jaylinn Hawkins clapped about 15 yards away, but Milton Williams said `I ain't hear no clap,' and Mike Vrabel said Monday, `I'm trying to not waste any more time looking for anybody clapping.'
- The penalty produced a 10-yard setback and stalled the drive at the 42-yard line, and the New England Patriots held on for a 24-23 win, preserving their six-game streak.
- 'Clapgate' has prompted comparisons to past Patriots episodes, as NFL rule on disconcerting signals mandates a 15-yard penalty for simulating a snap, though officials did not call it on Sunday.
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How Patriots HC Mike Vrabel responded to Falcons’ ‘clapgate’ accusation
FOXBORO — Head coach Mike Vrabel jokingly dubbed the latest Patriots controversy as “clapgate,” but this one doesn’t have legs like the team’s previous -gates. Morris said the Patriots’ defense was clapping before a key play on second-and-10 with 2:09 left in regulation. “They were clapping and simulated our snap,” Morris said. “That’s why the ball got snapped early and Mike (Penix) wasn’t ready for the snap.” Related Articles Patr…
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When the New England Patriots get their next win – and with a schedule this easy, that seems almost a sure thing – they will have matched their win total from the last two seasons combined. That’s how far the six-time Super Bowl champions had fallen under Bill Belichick and Jerod Mayo, and how quickly Mike Vrabel has turned things around. The Patriots (7-2) have won six straight games to move into first place in the AFC …
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