FINAL: Saints 34, Patriots 0 - Mac Jones pick-6, Saints big plays put NE in huge hole

Patriots were shutout 34-0 by the Saints. That's the worst home loss in franchise history, and the worst home shutout since the Boston Patriots of the AFL lost 31-0 to the Chiefs at BC's Alumni Stadium.

Patriots have been outscored 72-3 in consecutive losses to the Cowboys and Saints.

Patriots are 0-3 at home. They started 0-4 in 2021.

The Patriots have gone 34 consecutive drives without a touchdown. Deepest penetration was the Saints' 30.

Patriots were 1 of 16 on third and fourth downs.

Mac Jones 12 of 22 for 110 yards and 2 INTs. He was benched for Bailey Zappe early in the fourth. He was 3 of 9 for 22 yards.

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Regular season Game #5: New Orleans Saints (2-2) at Patriots (1-3), 1 p.m.
Location: Gillette Stadium.
TV: CBS-4. Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Trent Green (color), Melanie Collins (sidelines).
Radio: 98.5-FM The SportsHub in Boston. **Bedard will be on the postgame show approximately one hour after the game.**
Online: Live Box | Patriots media notes | Saints media notes | Flipcard
FanDuel Latest Line: Patriots -1, 39.5 o/u.
AccuWeather forecast: Should be very nice.

ROSTER MOVES/UPDATES

Patriots

• The Patriots activated OL Riley Reiff and placed CB Christian Gonzalez on injured reserve.
• DT Jeremiah Pharms elevated from practice squad.

Saints

• Elevated (standard elevation) safety Johnathan Abram and safety Daniel Sorensen from the practice squad to the active roster. 
• Signed guard Tommy Kraemer to the active roster from the practice squad and waived running back Tony Jones Jr.

INJURY REPORT

STATS

PREGAME READING/LISTENING

Bedard: Take a breath for a second - softening schedule will keep the Patriots in this
NFL Notebook: Giardi - Show-and-tell time for Mac Jones, Patriots
Bedard: Tractor pull game coming vs. evenly matched Patriots, Saints
.@FDsportsbook & @drink_AG1 Bedard Patriots Podcast: JC's back, Mac's future and Saints matchup
Completed Q&A: Bedard on Patriots at 1-3, Mac Jones and Saints matchup 10.05.23
Giardi: The numbers don't lie when it comes to the Patriots' offense
Bedard's Breakdown (defense): Another ineffective start against a good offense, quarterback
@fdsportsbook & @drink_ag1 Bedard Patriots Podcast & Video: Was Dallas loss beginning of end for Patriots, Jones?
UPDATED QUOTES Giardi: With Gonzalez likely lost for season, Patriots trade for Jackson
Bedard's Breakdown (offense): Mac Jones has to be a lot better, but so does the rest of offense

GAME PLAN POINTS & GAME PICK