The Patriots held on for a 24-23 win over the Falcons at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, their sixth consecutive win, to improve to 7-2 on the season. 

The Patriots needed to make some key late plays to preserve a one-point win over a frisky Atlanta Falcons team.

How will the Patriots replace lead-back Rhamondre Stevenson (inactive, toe) vs. the Falcons on Sunday?

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

With lead-back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) out, the Patriots bolster their depth by elevating the veteran running back from the practice squad on Saturday. 

The lead-back is the only Patriot with an injury designation heading into Sunday's home game vs the Falcons in Week 9. 

Henderson broke out for a season-high 75 rushing yards on 10 attempts in the win over the Browns last week. 

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.

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. 

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

Breaking down the tape from Sunday's home win over the Browns, where the Patriots offense and QB Drake Maye aced their toughest exam yet. 

The Patriots had to declare seven players as inactive on Sunday, so Chism and White are among the game-day inactives.