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NFL Picks Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots NFL Vegas Odds: Former Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan makes his return to the New England vicinity when his soaring Atlanta Falcons  play on the road against the New England Patriots at 1 PM ET. Atlanta (2-0) has been playing well and will look to put the screws into a Patriots (1-1) team that is reeling. The AFC East Patriots are coming off a physical 9-16 loss to division rival New York as -3.5 chalk. The NFC South Falcons are coming  off another impressive offensive display in defeating division rival Carolina 28-20 as -6 NFL odds. The NFL Picks Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots NFL Vegas Odds have the Patriots at -4 on the point spread at Sportsbook.com.

New England Patriots Offense vs. Atlanta Falcons Defense: New England All-Pro QB Tom Brady hasn’t looked quite like himself since returning from his knee injury. The Falcons should be able to pressure and hurry Brady with their edge rushers. Atlanta’s secondary will be at a big disadvantage if Brady gets his #2 WR Wes Welker back this week. Atlanta’s run defense has been touched for 5.1 yards per carry and veteran Pats RB Fred Taylor has looked strong. RB’s Fred Taylor and Laurence Maroney should hold the edge in the ground game.

Atlanta Falcons Offense vs. New England Patriots Defense: Atlanta’s offense has looked like a top-5 NFL unit with a bevy of weapons. New England’s defense looks mediocre and the loss of All-Pro DE Richard Seymour has been felt. Atlanta QB Matt Ryan is playing like an A level signal-caller and will hold a nice edge in the passing game over a Patriots defense that is allowing a 108.0 passer rating. On the ground All-Pro RB Michael Turner has had to deal with defenses loading up to stop him but he should find some running room against New England‘s run defense missing MLB Jerod Mayo. The NFL Picks Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots NFL Vegas Odds Total is at 44.5 points.

Intangibles: New England is 3-11 ATS in their last 14 home games. New England star MLB Jerod Mayo is out. New England WR Wes Welker is listed as probable. Atlanta starting DT Peria Jerry is out. The weather forecast calls for thunderstroms. The Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots Free NFL Predictions NFL odds give New England a 66% chance of winning on the Moneyline.

NFL Predictions Pick: Atlanta +4 on the point spread

NFL Power Rankings: Atlanta Falcons #6

NFL Power Rankings: New England Patriots #12

NFL Power Rankings Home Field Advantage: New England +4 Points