The Patriots' star defensive tackle did not play for the entire first quarter during the team's 32-13 win over the Browns on Sunday in New England due to disciplinary reasons.

The Atlanta Falcons appear to be on the right track, health-wise, heading into a critical matchup with the New England Patriots in Week 9.

As the last lineman on the edge of the protection in a conventional tight end spot, opponents often try to bulldoze players in Tonga’s position. They’ll send two or three rushers at the corner of protection, hoping to cave the lineman in to block a kick.

The Falcons also used a top-10 pick on a quarterback last year, selecting Michael Penix Jr. with the No. 8 overall selection. However, Penix has only started nine NFL games after spending most of his rookie year backing up Kirk Cousins.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel discussed the MVP buzz around quarterback Drake Maye, specifically the MVP chants that were echoing throughout Gillette Stadium after the team's Week 8 win over the Cleveland Browns.

Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson could step into the spotlight against Atlanta as Rhamondre Stevenson deals with a toe injury

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has leaned into his ability to connect on deep passes this season. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, he has completed 13 of 17 passes that traveled 20 or more yards in the air,