Patriots vs. Falcons – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 9
📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST
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Nationwide: The game will be broadcast live on FOX.
Local Markets:
- In New England: Watch on WFXT-TV Channel 25 (FOX Boston).
- In Atlanta: Watch on WAGA-TV Channel 5 (FOX 5 Atlanta).
Commentators: Chris Myers (play-by-play), Mark Schlereth (analyst), and Kristina Pink (sideline reporter).
💻 LIVE STREAMING
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Nationwide:
- NFL+: Watch live on mobile phones or tablets, including replays and highlights.
- Fubo: Streaming service providing FOX, CBS, NBC, and NFL Network (offers a free trial).
- YouTube TV: Includes FOX and other NFL channels, suitable for live viewing.
Local Markets:
- Patriots: Watch via the New England Patriots App or FOX Sports (starting at $19.99/month).
- Falcons: Watch on Falcons.com or the Atlanta Falcons App (free in Atlanta region).
Out-of-Market: Requires NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube/YouTube TV) to watch out-of-market games.
🎧 RADIO BROADCAST
- New England: Listen live on 98.5 The Sports Hub, with commentators Bob Socci (play-by-play) and Scott Zolak (analyst).
- Atlanta: Listen on 92.9 The Game (Falcons Radio Network), with Mike Johnson (play-by-play) and Dave Archer (analyst).
- Nationwide/International: Listen on SiriusXM NFL Radio, with separate Patriots (Ch. 382) and Falcons (Ch. 158) channels.
📅 GAME DETAILS
- Time/Location: Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET, at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts.
- Tickets: Available for purchase via StubHub or the Gillette Stadium App. Stadium gates open at 11:00 AM ET, parking lots open at 9:00 AM ET.
🔑 KEY STORYLINES
- New England Patriots (6-2): Under rookie QB Drake Maye, the Patriots are surging with a five-game win streak after a dominant 32-13 home victory over the Browns in Week 8, marking their highest-scoring output in back-to-back weeks since 2022. Maye has been electric, throwing for 1,172 yards and 11 touchdowns over the last four games, including a precise 24-of-30 performance for 290 yards and 3 TDs in Week 8. However, the defense—ranked second in the NFL against the run (76.0 yards allowed per game)—has vulnerabilities against explosive offenses, conceding 320 passing yards recently amid minor injuries to secondary players like Jabrill Peppers. WR Kendrick Bourne has stepped up as a reliable target (15 catches, 180 yards last outing), but the challenge is containing Atlanta's dynamic backfield, with New England holding a seven-game home winning streak vs. the Falcons dating back to 2013.
- Atlanta Falcons (3-4): The Falcons are looking to build on a gritty 24-20 road win over the Panthers in Week 8, snapping a two-game skid, but earlier inconsistencies have plagued their season, scoring 24 or fewer points in six of seven games. QB Michael Penix Jr. has shown poise (18-for-25, 215 yards, 2 TDs vs. Carolina), but the unit thrives on RB Bijan Robinson (112 yards, 1 TD last game) and WR Drake London (85 yards receiving). Defensively, EDGE Matthew Judon remains a force with 5.5 sacks, but the secondary has allowed big plays, ranking 22nd in pass defense. Under OC Zac Robinson, Atlanta excels in play-action but faces a stern test against New England's top-five run defense—no RB has topped 60 yards against them this season.
- Head-to-Head History: The Falcons hold a slim 11-10 all-time edge over the Patriots in regular-season matchups, including a 30-23 upset in the 1999 playoffs. However, New England has owned recent years, winning six straight (including 26-10 in 2023), and 8 of the last 11. The series dates back to 1971 (Falcons' 20-14 win), often featuring high-stakes AFC vs. NFC clashes, but young arms like Maye and Penix could ignite a shootout in Foxborough.
⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME Both teams eye wild-card positioning, with the Patriots aiming to lock in Maye's Rookie of the Year case and widen their AFC East lead, while the Falcons seek to climb the NFC South standings and capitalize on New England's occasional pass coverage lapses. Atlanta banks on Judon's pressure on Maye in a potential trench war, but the Gillette crowd could propel a statement win for New England's playoff push. Stakes are rising in this cross-conference showdown.
📱 FOLLOW THE GAME
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Live Updates: Follow via Patriots.com, Falcons.com, or the teams' mobile apps.
Social Media:
- Patriots: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@Patriots).
- Falcons: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook (@AtlantaFalcons).
NFL+: Provides highlights, stats, and post-game analysis.
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