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Playing game on their own terms will be big for Patriots against the Saints’ defense

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’ defense might not receive the same attention as others in the NFL, but it is a legitimate unit in its own right. Otherwise, the team would not sit at 2-2 right now.

Coordinated by veteran coach Joe Woods in his first season with the organization, it is ranked among the better defenses in the NFL right now. Four weeks into the season, it has given up the same number of touchdowns as it has takeaways (six) and ranks in the top-10 in both expected points added (-0.050/play) and DVOA (-7.2%).

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offense that has had its fair share of issues this season and is coming off a blowout loss to the Dallas Cowboys (+3.