New England Patriots @ New Orleans Saints
1-1, 1-0 Away
36
1-1, 1-0 Away
0-2, 0-1 Home
20
0-2, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
555
Total Yards
429
0
Turnovers
0
29
1st Downs
20
9-66
Penalties
5-35
6/12
3rd Down
4/12
0/0
4th Down
1/2
3/7
Red Zone
2/3
35:06
Possession
24:54
Game Information
New Orleans, LA
Umpire:Barry Anderson
Side Judge:Jeff Lamberth
Back Judge:Lee Dyer
Referee:Craig Wrolstad
Field Judge:Steve Zimmer
Down Judge:Mark Hittner
Line Judge:Julian Mapp
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 29 | 20 |
| Passing 1st downs | 19 | 15 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 8 | 5 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 2 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-12 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Plays | 72 | 63 |
| Total Yards | 555 | 429 |
| Total Drives | 10 | 10 |
| Yards per Play | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Passing | 436 | 348 |
| Comp/Att | 30/39 | 27/45 |
| Yards per pass | 10.6 | 7.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 2-11 | 1-8 |
| Rushing | 119 | 81 |
| Rushing Attempts | 31 | 17 |
| Yards per rush | 3.8 | 4.8 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 3-7 | 2-3 |
| Penalties | 9-66 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 0 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 35:06 | 24:54 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC East | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England | 14 | 3 | 0 | .824 | 490 | 320 |
| Buffalo | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 481 | 365 |
| Miami | 7 | 10 | 0 | .412 | 347 | 424 |
| New York | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 300 | 503 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
NFL News
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