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Preview: Patriots Face Desperate Falcons Team With Major Identity Crisis
New England Patriots face Atlanta Falcons in a Week 9 clash that could expose which team truly has an identity. Can Drake Maye exploit the NFL's most blitz-happy defense while the Falcons spiral after their demoralizing loss to Miami?
Nick Cattles breaks down the critical matchups, including Maye's elite performance against pressure versus Atlanta's 44.9% blitz rate, the Patriots' ground game advantage against the league's 30th-ranked yards-after-contact defense, and why getting pressure on Michael Penix is essential. The analysis covers Josh McDaniels' offensive adjustments, Rhamondre…
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