Has there been a more difficult team to figure out this season than the Atlanta Falcons? Some will remember an impressive primetime victory over Buffalo, while others will point to blowout losses to Carolina and Miami.

On the other side, there might not be a bigger surprise than the New England Patriots, who are 6-2 and have the league’s second-best record. QB Drake Maye is making himself heard in MVP discussions, and coach Mike Vrabel has the fanbase believing again.

On paper, New England should get the job done at home. The Patriots’ Week 9 odds show they are a consensus 5.5-point favorite at the top Massachusetts sportsbooks . However, a lot depends on which version of the Falcons shows up.

Falcons vs. Patriots predictions and best bets

Patriots -5.5 ( -105 odds at FanDuel )

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