FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots stumbled through their sloppiest game of the 2021 season on Sunday, losing 38-13 to the New Orleans Saints at Gillette Stadium.
It also was the most uneven showing yet for rookie quarterback Mac Jones, who completed 30 of 51 passes for 270 yards and one touchdown with three interceptions in the loss.
As the Patriots turn the page to next Sunday’s showdown with Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, here are seven quick thoughts on Jones’ performance against New Orleans:
— The Patriots struggled mightily to keep their rookie QB upright in the first half.