The preaching out of Gillette Stadium this week has been clear as day: thou shall not underestimate the Saints.

Even though the New England Patriots are entering Week 6 off back-to-back wins, including last Sunday’s primetime takedown of the then-unbeaten Bills in Buffalo, they are making sure not to take their one-win opponent lightly. That being said, they are favorites for a reason.

Besides the difference in record, the Patriots as a whole have simply performed better than the Saints. Yes, they are coming off a win themselves — a 26-14 victory over the New York Giants — but they have yet to perform at a consistent level this year.

This is also reflected in our head-to-head comparison of the two teams.

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