New Orleans Saints @ New England Patriots
6-7, 2-4 Away
31
6-7, 2-4 Away
Final
5-8, 2-5 Home
17
5-8, 2-5 Home
Game Leaders
293
J. EverettQB
17/26, 2 TD, 1 INT
293
197
D. BledsoeQB
18/31, 2 INT
197
123
M. BatesRB
15 CAR, 2 TD
123
112
C. MartinRB
31 CAR, 2 TD
112
92
Q. EarlyWR
5 REC, 1 TD
92
90
B. CoatesTE
7 REC
90
1
R. PorterLB
1
--
None
--
12
S. PahukoaS
9 SOLO
12
9
M. GuytonFS
9 SOLO
9
Team Stats
432
Total Yards
331
1
Turnovers
3
17
1st Downs
21
4-36
Penalties
8-68
2/7
3rd Down
9/18
0/0
4th Down
3/3
0/0
Red Zone
0/0
24:21
Possession
35:39
Game Information
Referee:Johnny Grier
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 17 | 21 |
| Passing 1st downs | 8 | 11 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 9 | 10 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 2-7 | 9-18 |
| 4th down efficiency | 0-0 | 3-3 |
| Total Plays | 48 | 73 |
| Total Yards | 432 | 331 |
| Total Drives | 0 | 0 |
| Yards per Play | 9.0 | 4.5 |
| Passing | 293 | 191 |
| Comp/Att | 17/26 | 18/32 |
| Yards per pass | 11.3 | 5.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 2-6 |
| Rushing | 139 | 140 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 39 |
| Yards per rush | 6.3 | 3.6 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Penalties | 4-36 | 8-68 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 0 | 1 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 2 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 24:21 | 35:39 |
2025 Standings
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 |
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 |
NFL News
Rich Eisen: Cowboys will have a top-10 defense this season
Rich Eisen: Cowboys will have a top-10 defense this season
1h
2026 NFL minicamp live updates: Brian Thomas starring for Jaguars
Week 2 of OTAs is underway with 17 teams, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares news and insights from every practice.
1h
Giants' John Harbaugh 'hopeful' Malik Nabers will be back soon
Giants coach John Harbaugh is especially pleased with the progress that wide receiver Malik Nabers has made of late and is "hopeful" he'll be back soon.
2h