Very emotional game for the Atlanta Falcons as they seek revenge for last season's loss in the Super Bowl. They squandered a 17-point lead in last week's stunning 20-17 loss to Miami, presumably because they had already checked out mentally to focus on this game.

I can not stress enough how much this game means to the Falcons, and they'll face a Patriots team that has shown plenty of weakness on the defensive side of the ball this season. Note that New England's defense ranks dead last in the NFL with 440.7 yards allowed per game.

Falcons are 9-2 ATS in their last 11 road games, Patriots are 0-3 ATS home at Gillette Stadium on the season.

My selection is an 8* play on Atlanta Falcons.

(make sure you get +3.5 as this game is likely to be decided by a late field goal.)