PHOTOS: Patriots lose to Saints, 28-13

Author Alex Barth

September 26th, 2021 7:16 PM

The Patriots looked outmatched and outcoached during most of Sunday’s 28-13 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Although they were able to get within a score late in the game, it felt out of grasp for the majority of the 60 minutes.

Yet there were flashes from the Patriots, including Kendrick Bourne’s first big game in New England – nine catches for 94 yards and a touchdown – and Matt Judon’s 2.5 sacks.

Through photos, here’s a look back at the game…

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  In games, practices and meetings, Brian Hoyer (5) is almost always at Mac Jones's side. (Photo by David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) and quarterback Brian Hoyer (5) take the field to warm up before the start of the `New Orleans Saints game against the at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) on the field to warm up before the start of the New Orleans Saints game against the at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks on during warm-up before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots fans react to the stadium music during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots bump fists with Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Owner Robert Kraft of the the New England Patriots (L) looks on from the field before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) tackles New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) eyes the football held by New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs against New Orleans Saints during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Deatrich Wise Jr. #91 of the New England Patriots celebrates a defensive play against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Tanoh Kpassagnon #90 of the New Orleans Saints pressures quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks on during the first quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) scrambles with the ball against New Orleans Saints during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints looks to make a pass while under pressure from Deatrich Wise Jr. #91 of the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints takes the snap and carries the ball against the New England Patriots in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: James White #28 of the New England Patriots is carted off the field in the second quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) runs the ball against the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after being sacked by the New England Patriots in the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints place kicker Aldrick Rosas (6) reacts after missing a field goal against the New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Jakobi Meyers #16 of the New England Patriots makes a catch in the second quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots passes the ball while under pressure from Carl Granderson #96 of the New Orleans Saints during the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Matt Judon #9 and Deatrich Wise Jr. #91 of the New England Patriots sack quarterback Jameis Winston #2 of the New Orleans Saints in the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Callaway (1) catches a touchdown against New England Patriots defensive back Jonathan Jones (31) during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Marquez Callaway #1 of the New Orleans Saints makes a touchdown catch in the end zone against Jonathan Jones #31 the New England Patriots in the second quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) reacts to scoring a touchdown against New Orleans Saints during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (25) catches a pass against New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive back J.T. Gray (48) misses an interception thrown by New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Brandon Bolden #25 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball against Cameron Jordan #94 of the New Orleans Saints during the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Jake Bailey #7 and Nick Folk #6 of the New England Patriots celebrate after a field goal by Folk in the third quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) is sacked by New Orleans Saints defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon (90) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots slides on the turf for a first down in the fourth quarter of the game against the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) reaches for the touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Kendrick Bourne #84 of the New England Patriots makes the catch and runs it in for a touchdown as Paulson Adebo #29 of the New Orleans Saints defends in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The New Orleans Saints beat the New England Patriots 28-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) is tackled by New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower (54) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Taysom Hill #7 of the New Orleans Saints tries to leap past Kyle Van Noy #53 of the New England Patriots in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill (7) scrambles fortouchdown against New England Patriots during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

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  Sep 26, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hugs New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton after the game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Head coach Bill Belichick and Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots walk off the field after the loss to the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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  FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots sits on the bench after the loss to the New Orleans Saints after the game at Gillette Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at [email protected].

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