Saints vs. Patriots Pregame Report - Week 5

The Saints and Patriots do battle at Gilette Stadium in a game where both teams could really use a win.

The Saints (2-2) travel up to the Northeast to take on the Patriots (1-3) for one of the early kicks in Week 5. New Orleans enters this game having lost their last two, while New England is coming off a tough loss to the Cowboys. Both teams feel like they need this game, but only one will come out on top. Here's everything you need to know about this one ahead of kickoff.

Week 5 Saints Pregame Report

All-Time Series: The Patriots lead the all-time series 10-5, and have won 2 of the past 3.

Where to Watch: CBS (12:00 p.m. CT), Kevin Harlan, Trent Green, Melanie Collins (field reporter)

Where to Stream: FuboTV (Start Your Free Trial Here), Saints App, NFL+

Where to Listen: WWL Radio locally (105.3FM) with Mike Hoss, Deuce McAllister, and Jeff Nowak (sideline reporter); SIRIUSXM: 121/389 (NO), 111/230 (NE)

Referee: Alex Kemp

Current Lines: Patriots -1.5 (O/U at 38.5)

Jersey Combo: White Jerseys, Black Pants

Last 5 Matchups

• 9/26/21 - Saints 28, Patriots 13
• 9/17/17 - Patriots 36, Saints 20
• 10/13/13 - Patriots 30, Saints 27
• 11/3/09 - Saints 38, Patriots 17
• 11/20/05 - Patriots 24, Saints 17

Broadcast Map (via 506sports): The game is projected in blue on CBS, with them carrying the doubleheader this week. As always, check your local listings.

Saints-Patriots projected in Blue / 506sports.com

Saints Notes and Storylines for Week 5

TALK IS CHEAP

This has to be the week that the Saints turn the corner. The locker room mood centered around focus, execution, and consistency. The past two games have left a really bad taste in the player's mouths, and they are obviously tired of the losing. Of course, saying things versus going out and doing what's needed to be done is a big difference. Here's to hoping we see it on Sunday.

START RIGHT

There's one way for the Saints to approach this game that will ensure a win, and that's getting started right and putting drives together. Last week at home, New Orleans had 11 drives and 6 of those produced 5 yards and under. That undoubtedly won't cut it, so we're hoping for marked improvement for the offense, which puts a lot of focus on Pete Carmichael Jr. and his play calling. 

BRING THE PRESSURE AND FINISH

If Derek Carr can help the Saints convert early, then that puts a lot of pressure on Mac Jones. In turn, that can really help the defense put the clamps down and be able to steer in the right direction to a win. The New Orleans pass rush hasn't been able to get home as much as they did in the first two games, so changing that up will be a big difference maker for how the things go. The edge defenders need to come to play here.

Week 5 Saints-Patriots Coverage

• Saints Announce 4 Roster Moves for Week 5 at Patriots
• Saints vs Patriots: Week 5 Score Predictions
• Would A Change In Play-Calling Benefit The Saints Offense?
• Saints Injury Roundup: Juwan Johnson Among Three Ruled Out for Week 5
• Saints Pass Defense Looks to Rebound Against Anemic Patriots Attack
• Is the Saints Offense As Bad As We Think?
• Saints Hope to End Offensive Woes Against Battered Patriots
• Saints Run Defense Must Eliminate Patriots Balance
• Saints Greats Debate Team's Offensive Struggles
• Saints' Next Opponent Makes Big Trade