Can anyone slow down the NFL’s midseason MVP?

Until that answer is yes, the Patriots should continue to cruise through the heart of their schedule with a rare visit from the Falcons this Sunday. Drake Maye just disposed of the best defense he’s ever seen over another three-touchdown performance last weekend against the Browns. The Pats are slated as 5.5-point favorites against Atlanta.

The Falcons (3-4) will bring less defensive talent to Foxboro than Cleveland, but far better offensive weapons. The Pats (6-2) will likely key their defensive game plan around explosive star running back Bijan Robinson and Falcons leading receiver Drake London, a former top-10 pick. Offensively, Maye will be without his top rusher, Rhamondre Stevenson, who has been ruled out with a new toe injury.

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