Brady torches Saints in 36-20 Patriots victory
If Tom Brady and the Patriots were suffering from a Super Bowl hangover, it looks as though a trip to New Orleans pulled the defending champions out of it.
National Football League
FINAL
New England Patriots
36
New Orleans Saints
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 20 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 36 |
| NO | 3 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
Caesars Superdome · 73,168 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Green Bay Packers | L 27-45 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | @ Miami Dolphins | W 24-19 | NFL |
| 10/22/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 24-30 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs New York Jets | W 26-19 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 45-17 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:04 36-20
Coby Fleener 4 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 8:49 36-13
Stephen Gostkowski 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:40 33-13
Stephen Gostkowski 24 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 30-13
Stephen Gostkowski 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:47 27-13
Mike Gillislee 2 Yd Run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Field Goal 8:18 20-13
Wil Lutz 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:52 20-10
Brandon Coleman 5 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 0:16 20-3
Chris Hogan 13 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Touchdown 5:29 13-3
Rob Gronkowski 53 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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Field Goal 7:38 6-3
Wil Lutz 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:31 6-0
Rex Burkhead 19 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski PAT failed)
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NO
6 plays, 61 yards, 1:04 · End of Game
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NE 1:04
7 plays, 9 yards, 4:00 · Punt
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NO 5:04
10 plays, 75 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:04 36-20
Coby Fleener 4 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NE 8:49
9 plays, 80 yards, 5:30 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:49 36-13
Stephen Gostkowski 27 Yd Field Goal
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NO 14:19
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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NE 0:40
9 plays, 55 yards, 4:15 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:40 33-13
Stephen Gostkowski 24 Yd Field Goal
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NO 4:55
7 plays, 35 yards, 2:39 · Missed FG
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NE 7:34
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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NO 11:09
8 plays, 32 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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NE
9 plays, 65 yards, 2:23 · Field Goal
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NO 2:23
6 plays, 46 yards, 2:24 · Downs
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NE 4:47
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:31 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 30-13
Stephen Gostkowski 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:47 27-13
Mike Gillislee 2 Yd Run (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NO 8:18
7 plays, 45 yards, 2:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:18 20-13
Wil Lutz 35 Yd Field Goal
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NE 10:31
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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NO 11:52
9 plays, 80 yards, 3:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:52 20-10
Brandon Coleman 5 Yd pass from Drew Brees (Wil Lutz Kick)
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NE 0:16
9 plays, 67 yards, 3:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:16 20-3
Chris Hogan 13 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NO 4:09
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:20 · Punt
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NE 5:29
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:29 13-3
Rob Gronkowski 53 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski Kick)
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NO 7:38
7 plays, 34 yards, 2:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:38 6-3
Wil Lutz 46 Yd Field Goal
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NE 10:31
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:31 6-0
Rex Burkhead 19 Yd pass from Tom Brady (Stephen Gostkowski PAT failed)
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
NE
NO
29
1st Downs
20
19
Passing 1st downs
15
8
Rushing 1st downs
5
2
1st downs from penalties
0
6-12
3rd down efficiency
4-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
1-2
72
Total Plays
63
555
Total Yards
429
7.7
Yards per Play
6.8
10
Total Drives
10
436
Passing
348
30/39
Comp/Att
27/45
10.6
Yards per pass
7.6
0
Interceptions thrown
0
2-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
119
Rushing
81
31
Rushing Attempts
17
3.8
Yards per rush
4.8
3-7
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-3
9-66
Penalties
5-35
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:06
Possession
24:54
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Christen Miller Injured Reserve
- Travis Etienne Jr. Questionable
- Erik McCoy Out
- Taliese Fuaga Out
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
New England Patriots
- Greg Van Roten Questionable
- Reggie Gilliam Questionable
- TreVeyon Henderson Injured Reserve
- Brenden Schooler Questionable
- Charles Woods Questionable
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