Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday, Nov. 2 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough for the Week 9 meeting between 6-2 New England and 3-4 Atlanta.
- The Patriots ride a five-game win streak behind rookie quarterback Drake Maye and a defense that has not permitted a 50-yard rushing day to any opposing back through eight games.
- Atlanta is on a two-game skid that includes a 34-10 home loss to Miami, with the offense averaging 10 points over its last two games.
- Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is day-to-day after a bone bruise and missed the Miami game, while New England listed Stefon Diggs as limited and Rhamondre Stevenson as a non-participant in practice.
- Betting markets favor New England (opening spread -3; moneyline -166) and most national pick panels forecast the Patriots to win and cover.