Raheem Morris issues a follow-up to previous accusations that the Patriots simulated the Falcons' snap count in Sunday's game.

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.

Parker Romo had been the team's kicker since Week 2, but the Falcons lost confidence in him on Sunday after he missed a key kick against the Patriots. During Atlanta's 24-23 loss to New England, Parker Romo missed an extra point that would have tied the game at 24 with just 4:40 left to play in the fourth quarter.

The New England Patriots have officially won six in a row. Here are nine takeaways from Sunday's win over the Falcons.

The Patriots and Falcons play Sunday in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season. It's expected Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and wide receiver Drake London will play, while Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been ruled out with a toe injury.

As the New England Patriots continue to savor their 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, they will certainly take stock into their performance on b

Drake Maye leads the New England Patriots against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a matchup of division leaders and quarterbacks who've made a case for MVP in the first half of the season.

The first-round pick is the second Falcons rookie to receive an award in the first half of the 2025 NFL season. Third-round pick Xavier Watts was named the NFL Rookie of the Month for September. Overall, Atlanta's draft class has thrived this season under defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.