5 bold predictions for the Patriots against the Saints

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 19: Outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower #54 of the New England Patriots sacks quarterback Zach Wilson #2 of the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 19: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 and wide receiver Kendrick Bourne #84 of the New England Patriots celebrate teammate’s James White #28′ touchdown in the first half of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

The Patriots will coast to a win

Everyone got far too excited and overrated the Saints after their Week 1 win over Green Bay. Sure, Winston threw five touchdowns, but it was in large part due to the defense constantly setting the offense up in great field position.

The quarterback we saw against Carolina was the quarterback we’re used to seeing- bad decision making and turning the ball over. Watching him throw the ball with his left hand off his offensive lineman’s face was the most Jameis Winston play in the history of Jameis Winston.

The Patriots are going to play great in coverage and get home with four pass rushers. Once Winston gets uncomfortable, which will happen quickly, he’s going to end up completing more passes to the Patriots secondary than he will to anyone in a Saints uniform.

Once Jones and the offense have the ball, it’s going to be classic Patriots football- not forcing anything, picking the Saints apart seven yards at a time, and marching downfield to get points. New England is better on both sides of the ball as a whole, and their quarterback will protect the ball and put them in position to win the game.

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