Christopher L. Gasper

The proving ground

The Patriots need to beat a team with a winning record. The Saints want to be seen as the new Patriots. Monday's night's showdown at the Superdome is a statement game for both teams.

Gasper's 3 keys for Pats vs. Saints | Can the Patriots pressure Brees?

Monday night showdown

Loud statement needed

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick may find it difficult to communicate in the noisy Superdome.

Patriots notebook Belichick, Payton share mutual respect
Gasper's 3 keys for Monday

Patriots at Saints

Brady on the record(s)

Tom Brady said protecting the Patriots' legacy is not added motivation for Monday night's matchup with the Saints.

Photos Brady vs. Brees
LeVoir takes high road

Week 11 Power Index

Saints on top... for now

The Saints remained No. 1 but that could change after Monday night's matchup with the Patriots.

Headlines

Injury/Participation report

Friday injury report for the Saints-Patriots Monday nighter.

Globe staff's Week 12 NFL picks
Bettor's edge Game plan has gone to the ’dogs
Fantasy football Important to watch your backs
Broncos 26, Giants 6 Broncos belt Giants
On football Proper ID is required
Patriots notebook Venue holds Super memories
Patriots notebook Off and running with the praise
Skipped in draft, Guyton finds his spot
Tale of the Tape: Brady vs. Brees | Playoff picture

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Scoreboard

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Patriots34

Colts35

Read the game recapSun, Nov. 22

Jets14

Patriots31

ESPNMonday, 8:30 p.m.

Patriots

(7-3)

Saints

(10-0)

CBSSun, Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m.

Patriots

(7-3)

Dolphins

(5-5)

FOXSun, Dec. 13, 1:00 p.m.

Panthers

(4-6)

Patriots

(7-3)

CBSSun, Dec. 20, 1:00 p.m.

Patriots

(7-3)

Bills

(3-7)

CBSSun, Dec. 27, 1:00 p.m.

Jaguars

(6-4)

Patriots

(7-3)

CBSSun, Jan. 3

Patriots

(7-3)

Texans

(5-5)

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Patriots-Jets photos

Scenes from a page-turning win

Football Notes

Jets feel new digs will facilitate winning ways.

Who's got next?

Which Boston pro team will win next title?

Boston coaching blunders

Belichick? Little? Who made the worst move ever?

Football Notes

In Dallas, winning is everything

Pats vs. Jets

Will the Pats get revenge against the Jets?

Patriots photos

Game images from the 2009-2010 Patriots season

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