New England vs New Orleans: A very low-scoring game in Foxborough

One of the most exciting games in the first slot of Sunday’s NFL Week 3 program promises to be the meeting in Foxborough, where the New England Patriots will take on the New Orleans Saints. Who will come out on top? We have a few bets on this game at once.

For the Patriots and, personally, Bill Belichick, this season is crucial. If the team fails to make the playoffs again, they could be labeled a ‘shadow of Tom Brady’ for the rest of their lives. The Patriots need to prove they can get results without their great quarterback.

In their first two league games, the Patriots had one win and one loss. First, Boston fell short at home to the Miami Dolphins, losing by 1 point, 16-17. And in the second week, they outscored the New York Jets 25-6.

Among the essential changes in the Patriots this offseason was the return to the coaching staff of Matt Patricius, who had been the head coach of the Detroit Lions for the last three seasons, as well as the breakup of Cameron Newton’s contract. For the first two games, the starting quarterback was Mac Jones, the 15th pick of the last draft out of Alabama. Jones has just one touchdown in 2 games, but 467 yards passing, no interceptions, and a 73.9% passer rating.

While this is the second season in a new era for the Patriots, it is the first for the Saints. The Saints’ legendary quarterback, Drew Brees, retired before the start of the 2021 championship. Orleans’ starting playmaker is Jameis Winston, the 1st pick of the 2015 draft, who spent most of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

In two games, Winston has five touchdowns but two interceptions and only 259 yards passing. Also, they got one win and one loss. First, the Saints and Winston were confident in their home field against the Green Bay Packers, 38-3. Then they lost 7-26 on the road to Carolina.

The Saints’ coaching staff did not change during the offseason. Head Sean Payton and offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael won the Super Bowl with New Orleans back in 2009. And defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, who has been with the Saints since 2015.

Both teams enter the season with new quarterbacks. Both defenses will outperform the offense in the early going. In the opening weeks, that has been the case. The bookmakers for the upcoming match are offering Total Under 43. In 4 regular-season games between the Saints and the Patriots, this milestone has never been surpassed. The conclusion is obvious.