On the defensive side of the ball, Sam Roberts was the highest graded defender for either team, receiving an 89.7. Pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie (78.4), safety Xavier Watts (68.9), safety Jessie Bates (67.7) and nose tackle LaCale London (66.2) round out the top five for Atlanta’s defense.

The New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are duking it out in Week 9 from Gillette Stadium. New England enters this matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NFL at the moment, riding a five-game wining streak while getting MVP caliber play from second-year quarterback Drake Maye.

The only thing consistent about the Atlanta Falcons’ 2025 season is their inconsistency. They have beaten the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, and taken division leaders Tampa Bay and New England to the wire.

The Atlanta Falcons were hit with injuries to both Matthew Bergeron and Chris Lindstrom in their Week 9 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday.

Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons will face Drake Maye and the New England Patriots in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday.

The Atlanta Falcons are set to take on the red-hot Patriots in Week 9, but they get critical injury updates on Michael Penix Jr., Drake London, and starters

The Falcons aren't expected to trade Cousins before the trade deadline, but there are deals that could get done, especially at receiver.