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New England 37 - NEW ORLEANS 33 - (8:35 Monday - ESPN) -- Line opened at New Orleans minus 3, and
is still minus 3. This one obviously reminds us of the Patriots' recent battle with the also
perfect Colts, which went down to the expectant wire, with a 35-34 final. Not much more
can be said of the Patriots, & their exploits over the last 9 years. Only the injury to key
players seems to have kept them from reaching the ultimate prize, just about every year.
The Saints, of course, have done everything expected of them, with Brees staking the NFL's
best offense to a 10-0 start. Superlatives galore, but experience the decider.
RATING: NEW ENGLAND 88