Overview

• Diggs cautioned teammates not to overlook 1-4 New Orleans, saying the Saints “might be a bigger test than last week” because of their disruptive front and secondary.
• The Patriots are coming off a 23-20 upset at Buffalo, where Diggs caught 10 passes for 146 yards and Drake Maye went 22-of-30 for 273 yards.
• Through five games, Diggs leads New England in targets, receptions, receiving yards and first downs, with one of the league’s top catch rates per Sports Info Solutions.
• New England’s defense unveiled a heavier 3-4 look with Khyris Tonga at nose tackle against Buffalo, helping hold the Bills to three first-half points and curb their run game.
• With Antonio Gibson out for the season due to a torn ACL, practice-squad back Terrell Jennings is expected to get the first opportunity to fill his role.