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USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 9 showdown between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons

Patriots QB coach Ashton Grant credits Maye's rapid development to his willingness to be challenged and ability to quickly apply corrections. That was seen in Thursday's practice.

Preview the Week 9 matchup between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

The Patriots sit atop the AFC East at 6-2 and are on a five-game win streak. They are coming off a 32-13 win against the Cleveland Browns and proved they can win against a good defense, even if it takes some halftime adjustments.

The Falcons and the Patriots will kick things off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon. Fans can tune into this Week 9 showdown on CBS. Atlanta currently sits third in the NFC South with a 3-4 record. New England leads the AFC East with a 6-2 record, although both of the team's losses have come at home.

When Sebastian Vollmer is spotted in the press box these days, he looks radically different than he did as a player.

East View Patriots wide receiver Allen Blaylock (3) runs out of a tackle attempt by Rouse Raiders defensive back Miles Burrell (10) as linebacker Dylan White (17) goes for the tackle in the first quarter as the Patriots take on the Raiders in Georgetown, Oct. 31, 2025.