Boston Herald · Sep 19, 2017
Ron Borges’ Patriots report card
PATRIOTS 36, SAINTS 20
The Saints were just what the Patriots needed to get back on track. They are a team for whom defense is an endangered species. Those guys couldn’t stop a leaf blowing across the lawn.
That being the case, the Patriots offense did just what it needed to do. It disemboweled the in the first half. The game was essentially finished by halftime courtesy of Tom Brady’s execution of Josh McDaniels’ game plan.
That left the Pats’ still-suspect defense in a strong position because if you didn’t know what Drew Brees and Sean Payton would be throwing at the Patriots in the second half, you must think football is American for futbol.
QUARTERBACK: A-minus
