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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 Atlanta Falcons fell to the New England Patriots in Week 9 after a critical missed extra point by Parker Romo. The kicker spoke to the media after the game.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said the Patriots defense simulated his team's snap on a key fourth-quarter play by clapping, leading to an intentional grounding penalty.

The Patriots started early in the game with the defense shutting down the Falcons quickly on the first drive, and the offense torching Atlanta's No. 1-ranked passing defense with quarterback Drake Maye connecting on a 16-yard touchdown pass over the top to Demario Douglas.

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.

The Patriots have won their last eight games against the Falcons, including the 34-28 overtime victory in Super Bowl 51 to cap the 2016 season after trailing 28-3 in the second half. Atlanta hasn’t won in Foxborough since 1998, when New England was playing in the since-demolished Foxboro Stadium.

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons with a hamstring injury.