What to watch for when the New England Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and around the NFL in Week 9.

The Patriots have won seven in a row over the Falcons but haven’t played them since 2021, before most of the current players and coaches arrived.

After taking out the AFC's top team in Week 6, the Atlanta Falcons have another tough test waiting for them in Week 7. The Falcons will face the San Francisco 49ers on the road tonight on NBC's Sunday Night Football. Atlanta is searching for its fourth victory of the season and third prime-time win of 2025.

The 49ers lead the all-time series 48-33-1, but the Falcons have won three of the last four meetings. San Francisco is a 1-point favorite in the latest Falcons vs. 49ers odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 46.

The Falcons have counted on their line to power the offense for most of the last decade. It's not working so far this season.

The Atlanta Falcons are dealing with a few notable injuries as they prepare for this Sunday's game against the New England Patriots. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is eyeing a return after missing Week 8 due to a bone bruise in his knee.

The Yellow Jackets keep the loss column empty, Savannah State gets a Homecoming win while Kirk Cousins and the Falcons fall flat against Miami. Here is a recap of everything going on in football around Georgia.