The Atlanta Falcons have reportedly added some competition on the offensive line in a former Cincinnati Bengals player and New England Patriots draft pick.

With the win, New England improved to 7-2 on the year, which ties them with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos for first place in the AFC conference. Here were the studs and duds from Sunday's 24-23 win over the Falcons:

The Atlanta Falcons nearly overcame a 14-point deficit against the New England Patriots on Sunday, but a missed extra point attempt in the fourth quarter proved costly. The Patriots ultimately withstood the run, sending the Falcons home with a 24-23 loss, and a ton of questions about the coaching staff.

The Atlanta Falcons' wide receiver got a short but impactful message from an All-Pro wide receiver on the Patriots

They held the Patriots to only three points in the final two quarters combined. Here are the best and worst Pro Football Focus grades for the Patriots' offense in Week 9: WR Demario Douglas- 94.7 OT Will Campbell - 72.1

Michael Penix Jr.'s three touchdown passes weren't enough for the Atlanta Falcons to upset the New England Patriots in Week 9. Despite an impressive comeback effort in the second half of Sunday's 24-23 loss, the Falcons found a way to squander what could have been a season-saving win.

Atlanta has already worked out multiple free agent kickers this season and has Ben Sauls and Lenny Krieg on the practice squad. Krieg, who will be returning to his native Berlin when the Falcons play the Colts in Germany on Sunday, is considered a developmental prospect and is unlikely to be a candidate for the starting job this week.

The Atlanta Falcons fell to the New England Patriots in Week 9. Frustration in the locker room is mounting after a third-straight loss at the season's midpoint.