Coming off a successful two-game homestand, the Falcons flew to Gillette Stadium for a Week 3 inter-conference battle with the New England Patriots.  Atlanta would take flight with a 26-yard field goal from Jason Elam, but the Patriots would tie the game with a 21-yard field goal from kicker Stephen Gostkowski.  New England would take the lead in the second quarter with running back Fred Taylor's 8-yard touchdown run, yet the Falcons answered with running back Michael Turner's 2-yard touchdown run.  New England would close out the half with Gostkowski's 33-yard field goal. The entire second half was completely dominated by the Patriots.  Gostkowski would nail a 22-yard field goal in the third quarter and a 33-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, while quarterback Tom Brady closed out the game with a 36-yard touchdown pass to tight end Chris Baker. With the loss, the Falcons went into their bye week at 2-1.. Which player scored the first field goal of the game?