Every week, a MassLive sportswriter will pick the result of the upcoming Patriots game and Chris Mason has been tasked with the Week 4 matchup vs. Carolina.

Atlanta got blasted by the Dolphins in Week 8, but with the potential return of Penix and London to the lineup, backing the Falcons could be the play in New England. The New England Patriots are the hottest team in the NFL and aim to add to a five-game winning streak when they host the Atlanta Falcons on November 2.

New England's running backs and offensive line have struggled, but Mike Vrabel is confident the offense can continue to score points.

The New England Patriots have four players, including Stefon Diggs, listed as questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Titans.

Barmore, who finished with a season-low 30 snaps (or 55.6 percent of the defense’s total), did not speak to reporters following the game.

The Patriots (5-2) are in a tight battle with the Bills (4-2) for the AFC East title. To give themselves an edge, the Patriots must be buyers ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

The Browns lost once again in an ugly game against the New England Patriots. The offense struggled to get anything going, and the defense became exhausted in a

Cleveland Browns defensive end Alex Wright bursts into the backfield to sack New England Patriots quarterback quarterback Drake Maye for a 4-yard loss.