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Falcons Clear Michael Penix Jr. to Start at Patriots as London, Pitts Return

A shaky offensive line meets the Patriots’ rugged run defense in a test for Atlanta’s sputtering attack.

Falcons wide receiver Drake London catches a pass with separation from a defender behind him.
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Overview

  • Friday’s injury report removed Michael Penix Jr., Drake London and Kyle Pitts from the list, confirming Penix as Sunday’s starter in Foxborough.
  • Penix missed the 34-10 loss to the Dolphins with a left-knee bone bruise suffered in Week 7 against the 49ers.
  • Atlanta has totaled 20 points over two straight losses and sits at 3-4, while New England entered the week 6-2.
  • Coach Raheem Morris and guard Chris Lindstrom attributed recent struggles to poor play and communication up front after personnel changes on the offensive line.
  • The Patriots rank among the NFL’s best against the run, heightening the importance of Bijan Robinson’s production and cleaner protection after Kirk Cousins went 21-of-31 for 173 yards without a touchdown last week.