Final · Kickoff
2013 Regular season · Week 6 · Gillette Stadium
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The New England Patriots beat the New Orleans Saints 30–27 at home at Gillette Stadium in Week 6 of the 2013 regular season on October 13, 2013. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The 57 combined points were the most in any game of Week 6.
The result moved the Patriots to 5–1 and dropped the Saints to 5–1. The Saints finished 2013 at 11–5 and lost in the Divisional round. The Patriots finished 2013 at 12–4 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the New Orleans Saints won 38–17 on November 30, 2009. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 36–20 on September 17, 2017.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 3–1 after meeting No. 4 since 2001 Full series history
The Hall of Fame kicker receives his Ring of Excellence at Gillette Stadium on a day New England also marks 25 years since its first Super Bowl team. Next week the Colts put him in their Ring of Honor.
New Orleans will add its greatest quarterback to the Superdome's Ring of Honor on Sunday, two months after his first-ballot enshrinement in Canton. He also receives his Hall of Fame ring during the ceremony.
New Orleans also called up receiver Cedric Tillman and tackle Easton Kilty from the practice squad for Sunday's home game against Minnesota.
