The Patriots deserve credit for winning a sixth straight when they clearly not at their best, but a better opponent — like, say, the Buccaneers — would have made them pay.

It was an emotional game for Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas and running back Terrell Jennings, who both scored touchdowns in Sunday’s win.

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Douglas played an integral part in the offense, which hasn’t always been the case this season. The wide receiver finished with four catches on six targets for a team-high 100 yards and scored the opening touchdown in the Patriots' victory.

The Patriots found a way to keep their win streak rolling on a less-than-perfect day. Drake Maye connected with tight end Hunter Henry on third-and-5 in the closing minutes

The Patriots and Buccaneers will remain in the early afternoon time slot and won't be flexed to a different time by the NFL.

FOXBORO — Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte left Sunday’s game against the Falcons in the second quarter with a hamstring injury. The starting pass catcher was ruled out with the injury early in the third quarter. Boutte has been the Patriots’ best deep threat this season, coming into Week 9 with 23 catches for 431 yards with five touchdowns.