The New England Patriots have been one of the best stories of the 2026 season, starting 6-2 behind fantastic second-year quarterback Drake Maye and new head coach Mike Vrabel.

The New England Patriots are looking to win the AFC. Not just the AFC East, but the entire conference, and at 6-2, they're ready to make a splash that keeps the

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

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.

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.

Marcus Jones has been on an impactful run on defense and special teams. Here's why it matters and how it has impacted the Patriots.

Mic'd up footage captured Stefon Diggs asking Josh McDaniels if there's anything he wanted to "echoed" to teammates, showcasing his leadership with the Patriots

The Atlanta Falcons will attempt to bounce back from last week's embarrassing loss when they face the New England Patriots on the road in Week 9. While the Falcons appear to be trending in the wrong direction, the Patriots have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL this season.

The Pats' coaching is better. The culture has totally flipped. But, as Mike Vrabel often says, it’s about the players and how they perform.

As the New England Patriots took the fields adjacent to Gillette Stadium for their second practice of Week 9, one player conspicuous by his