The New England Patriots (6-2) are set to host the Atlanta Falcons (3-4) at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 1 PM ET [3, 7]. Fresh off a 32-13 victory against Cleveland, the Patriots are aiming for their sixth consecutive win [2]. A win against the Falcons would mark their longest winning streak since 2021 [2]. However, recent trades have stirred the pot in Foxborough [13].
Roster Moves and Trade Deadline Buzz
The Patriots have been active ahead of the NFL trade deadline. The San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive lineman Keion White from New England [4, 13]. Additionally, safety Kyle Dugger was reportedly sent to the Pittsburgh Steelers [9, 13]. ESPN's Adam Schefter believes more moves could be on the horizon before next Tuesday’s deadline [9]. One potential target could be Minnesota Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson [8]. To bolster their running back depth, the Patriots signed veteran D’Ernest Johnson to the practice squad [10, 12]. Fellow running back Terrell Jennings has been promoted to the 53-man roster [10].
Key Matchup and Predictions
As the Patriots prepare to face the Falcons, all eyes will be on whether they can extend their winning streak [2, 7]. The Patriots lead the NFL with 15 winning streaks of at least six games since 2001 and are aiming for their 16th [2]. Despite the roster adjustments, the team seems focused on the upcoming game. When questioned about being benched in the first quarter of the last game, defensive tackle Christian Barmore stated he has "moved on" [1]. Some analysts believe the Patriots might look to acquire an edge defender from the Dolphins or Jets, potentially targeting players like Jaelan Phillips, Bradley Chubb, Will McDonald IV, or Jermaine Johnson [5, 6].
TL;DR
* The Patriots (6-2) are looking to secure their sixth straight win as they host the Falcons [2, 3, 7]. * The team traded DL Keion White to the 49ers and safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers amidst trade deadline activity [4, 9, 13]. * Veteran running back D’Ernest Johnson was signed to the practice squad, adding depth to the Patriots' backfield [10, 12]. * Analysts speculate the Patriots may seek to acquire an edge defender before the trade deadline [5, 6].