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B/R Consensus Pick: Falcons (7-5)

Schottey: Patriots, 23-17

It's difficult picking against the Falcons at home, but I have to go with the team I believe has a better chance to figure it out on offense. The Falcons haven't been a tough out this season, and Tom Brady will find a way, even if it isn't pretty.

Bowen: Falcons, 24-23

I don't like the matchup of the Patriots secondary versus Julio Jones, Roddy White and Tony Gonzalez. The Falcons get back to .500 with the Sunday night win.

Schalter: Patriots, 21-20

The Falcons are outplaying everyone and losing, and the Patriots are getting outplayed and winning. The pattern should reverse itself eventually, but I'm taking the Patriots this week.

Freeman: Patriots, 24-21

The Pats will get their first test against a good team, and Brady will help them pass.

Miller: Patriots, 35-28

No commentary due to paternity leave.

Frenz: Patriots, 21-13



The Falcons pass defense has not been good this year, and the Patriots offense finally found its rhythm in Week 3. On the other side, the Patriots secondary may be one of the few in the NFL that can match up with the Falcons' potent offense. Gonzalez could have a field day, but the big plays will be kept to a minimum.

Hangst: Falcons, 30-28

The Falcons are dealing with numerous injuries, but the Patriots aren't exactly the picture of perfection they once were. Heading into Atlanta on a Sunday night is never an easy time. Matt Ryan will propel the Falcons to a much-needed win.

Hansen: Falcons, 30-28

It’s tough to bet against the Patriots when they might have Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola back from injury, but both of them could still be limited. The Falcons should have success against the New England secondary at home. I expect a high-scoring game, but the receivers in Atlanta are more trustworthy right now.

Bardeen: Falcons, 33-30

White is nearing 100 percent. If that happens this week, Matt Ryan will have all three of his big targets. That, in addition to the fact that Mike Smith rarely loses back-to-back games and rarely loses at home, means Atlanta gets back to .500.

Gagnon: Falcons, 30-27

The Patriots might be 3-0, but they've been merely staying afloat and avoiding disaster against bad teams. Now they're in Atlanta, where the Falcons rarely lose. Atlanta should also be hungry. No way that team falls to 1-3.

Langland: Falcons, 30-27

The Falcons are a bit banged-up right now, but so are the Patriots. For me, the talent pool of Atlanta is superior to that of the Patriots. Plus, the Falcons always show up to play in front of their home crowd.

Kruse: Falcons, 23-20

If playing at home in prime time isn't motivation enough for Atlanta, then staring a 1-3 start in the face should be. Ryan simply has more to work with than Brady at this point.