Expert recap and game analysis of the New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL game from November 2, 2025 on ESPN.

The Atlanta Falcons haven't won the NFC South title since 2016, and they don't appear any closer to capturing it this season. After Sunday's 24-23 loss to the New England Patriots on the road, the Falcons are firmly entrenched in third place in the division standings.

On the defensive side of the ball, Sam Roberts was the highest graded defender for either team, receiving an 89.7. Pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie (78.4), safety Xavier Watts (68.9), safety Jessie Bates (67.7) and nose tackle LaCale London (66.2) round out the top five for Atlanta’s defense.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is a logical trade candidate. The 14-year NFL veteran lost his job to Michael Penix Jr. late in the 2024 season, and despite returning for a spot start in Week 8, Cousins remains No. 2 on the team's depth chart.

Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Leonard Floyd has been fined $11,593 by the NFL for an unnecessary roughness penalty he committed during last week's loss to the Miami Dolphins, according to a report from ESPN's Marc Raimondi. The fine comes as a result of a facemask penalty that was called on Floyd in the second quarter of Sunday's game.

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Like Minnesota, the offensive pieces are in-place for a veteran quarterback to succeed in Cincinnati. Flacco has proven that. As recently as 2023, Cousins threw for 2,331 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions - he could be an effective arm to lead Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.