Patriots Overcome Early Deficit to Defeat Saints 22-16

On October 12, 2025, the New England Patriots faced off against the New Orleans Saints in a closely contested Week 6 matchup. The Patriots, coming off an impressive victory over the Buffalo Bills, were looking to maintain their winning momentum. Meanwhile, the Saints were aiming to avoid their first 0-5 start since 1996.

The game started with the Saints striking first, taking an early 6-0 lead thanks to a pair of field goals from kicker Blake Grupe. However, the Patriots quickly responded, with quarterback Drake Maye leading his team on two touchdown drives. Maye connected with receiver DeMario Douglas and then Kayshon Boutte for scores, giving the Patriots a 14-6 lead by the end of the first quarter.

The Saints fought back in the second quarter, with quarterback Spencer Rattler finding receiver Chris Olave for a touchdown to cut the deficit to 14-13. New Orleans then took a 16-14 lead on another Grupe field goal. But just before halftime, Maye found Boutte again for a 28-yard touchdown, and the Patriots converted the two-point attempt to take a 22-16 lead into the break.

The second half saw both defenses tighten up, with neither team able to find the end zone again. The Patriots' defense, led by edge rusher Harold Landry, who returned after an early injury scare, held firm to secure the 22-16 victory for New England.