Falcons’ Richie Grant blocks punt, Patterson punches it in for TD

WATCH: #Falcons S Richie Grant blocks punt, Cordarrelle Patterson punches it in for TD vs. Cardinals

Special teams play is arguably the most overlooked aspect of football, but it frequently determines the outcomes of games.

In the second quarter of Sunday’s game against the Cardinals, Falcons safety Richie Grant blocked a punt that led to a Cordarrelle Patterson touchdown run on the following play.

Watch both highlights below, as shared by the team’s Twitter account.

Atlanta currently has a 14-13 lead over Arizona at halftime.

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