"The Saints throttled the Patriots in Foxborough, by a score of 34-0, the last time these two teams met in 2023. New Orleans finished 9-8 and made the playoffs. New England went 4-13 and got the No. 3 pick in the draft, which they used to take Drake Maye. Circumstances are different now for both teams. Bill Belichick is gone, and Mike Vrabel has the Patriots off to their best start since 2019."
"With Maye under center and Josh McDaniels calling plays, the Patriots' offense has looked functional again for the first time in years. Meanwhile, the Saints are looking to find their identity with a new coach (Kellen Moore) and a new quarterback (Spencer Rattler). Alvin Kamara will have to deal with the Patriots' run defense, which is 4th in the league, giving up 85.6 yards per game."
New England (3-2) faces New Orleans (1-4) following a thrilling prime-time victory over the Bills. The Saints shut out the Patriots 34-0 in their last 2023 meeting; New Orleans finished 9-8 and made the playoffs while New England went 4-13 and selected Drake Maye with the No. 3 pick. Bill Belichick is gone and Mike Vrabel has New England off to its best start since 2019. With Maye at quarterback and Josh McDaniels calling plays, the Patriots' offense has shown signs of functionality. The Saints are adjusting under coach Kellen Moore and quarterback Spencer Rattler. Alvin Kamara will face a Patriots run defense ranked fourth, allowing 85.6 yards per game. Terrell Jennings will replace injured Antonio Gibson, and rookie Efton Chism III has been activated for his NFL debut.
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