The Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver got a short but impactful message from an All-Pro wide receiver on the Patriots

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 Patriots earned their seventh win of the season after Atlanta kicker Parker Romo missed a game-tying PAT in the final minutes.

For the second time this season, the Atlanta Falcons have moved up in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings following a loss.

Michael Penix Jr.'s three touchdown passes weren't enough for the Atlanta Falcons to upset the New England Patriots in Week 9. Despite an impressive comeback effort in the second half of Sunday's 24-23 loss, the Falcons found a way to squander what could have been a season-saving win.

Atlanta has already worked out multiple free agent kickers this season and has Ben Sauls and Lenny Krieg on the practice squad. Krieg, who will be returning to his native Berlin when the Falcons play the Colts in Germany on Sunday, is considered a developmental prospect and is unlikely to be a candidate for the starting job this week.

The Atlanta Falcons nearly overcame a 14-point deficit against the New England Patriots on Sunday, but a missed extra point attempt in the fourth quarter proved costly. The Patriots ultimately withstood the run, sending the Falcons home with a 24-23 loss, and a ton of questions about the coaching staff.

The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New England Patriots in Week 9. Frustration in the locker room is mounting after a third-straight loss at the season's midpoint.