In the first game of the year, the Saints played the Buccaneers. This was the first time the Saints played together this year without the preseason. It was also the first time the reinvented Buccaneers team suited up together.
In Tom Brady‘s first game, he threw for 239 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. Janoris Jenkins and Marcus Williams both caught Brady’s passes, and Jenkins even returned his interception for a touchdown.
Drew Brees threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns with zero interceptions. This was also the last game that Michael Thomas played in this year.