The New England Patriots picked up their first victory on the 2021 season last week with a win over the New York Jets down in New Jersey. This week they head back home to take on the New Orleans Saints in what is sure to be a hard-fought chess match between the NFL’s longest-tenured coaches.
Bill Belichick is in his 22nd season as the Patriots’ head coach, contending with the un-enviable task of replacing his legendary former quarterback with a rookie. Saints head coach Sean Payton is in his 15th season at the helm, replacing a legendary quarterback of his own.