Follow along below for updates and analysis as the Patriots and the Saints square off at the Superdome in Week 2.
Pre-game
New England has announced its inactive players for the game:
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 17, 2017
Brandin Cooks will be playing his first game in New Orleans as a Patriot: The wide receiver spent his first seasons in the league with the Saints, eclipsing 1,000 receiving yards in his final two years. Cooks does not seem to be fazed by his return, calling the contest just “another game.