Taylor Gabriel:

But regardless of whether Mack plays or not, LaAdrian Waddle will have a very important role in the Patriots game plan this week.

It is the interior guys like Hicks that disrupt things. If Brady can’t step up or slide in the pocket, then edge guys like Mack can be productive.

Last week the Falcons had a 17-0 lead over the Dolphins at home and somehow lost 20-17 to a Miami team that is struggling to score points.