The New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons announce the following player injuries and practice participation.

The Patriots announced that they have traded S Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers and signed rookie S John Saunders Jr. to the 53-man roster from the Miami practice squad.

October has been a very good month for Patriots returner/defensive back Marcus Jones, who has now picked up two NFL awards and signed a multi-year contract extension.

The Patriots are proud to announce that cornerback Marcus Jones has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Month for October, recognizing his many contributions to the team's success throughout the month.

'The first touchdown ball went to the training room so shoutout to them. They helped me up to this point getting me right.'

The New England Patriots return home in Week 9 riding a five-game win streak to face the Atlanta Falcons.

This week's game features one of the best pass offenses versus one of the league's top pass defenses in a strength-on-strength matchup. 

The Patriots announced a series of roster moves today. The team announced that they have traded DE Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers. In addition, the team signed RB Terrell Jennings to the 53-man roster from the practice squad and veteran RB D'Ernest Johnson to the practice squad. 

Complete broadcast information for this week's game between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons.

The New England Patriots host the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1 PM ET.

The Patriots announced that RB Rushawn Baker and RB Jonathan Ward have been signed to the practice squad. In addition, RB Jashaun Corbin has been placed on practice squad injured reserve.

Jones is one of the NFL's best slot corners and punt returners, leading the NFL in punt return average this season.