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

New England is a 5.5-point favorite in the latest Falcons vs. Patriots odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 45.5. The Patriots are -248 money line favorites (risk $248 to win $100),

The Atlanta Falcons have announced one practice squad ahead of Sunday's road matchup against the New England Patriots. Wide receiver Dylan Drummond will join the team's 53-man roster in Week 9 as the team deals with a few injuries at the wide receiver position.

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

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.

Following two Patriots wins in the first matchups in the ‘70s, Atlanta owned the northeastern ball club, even throughout their putrid existence in the ‘80s and ‘90s. The Birds won six out of seven meetings between 1980-1998.

Safety Jessie Bates III was listed as questionable, along with edge rushers Jalon Walker and Leonard Floyd. Check out the Falcons' final Week 9 injury report with game designations below. Jalon Walker (groin): LP / QUEST.

Penix (knee) and London (hip) missed Atlanta’s Week 8 matchup against the Dolphins last week. The post Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., WR Drake London set to play vs. Patriots appeared first on Boston.com.