Coming off an electric primetime victory over the previously unbeaten Buffalo Bills, the New England Patriots traveled to New Orleans for a meeting with a one-win Saints team. The focus throughout the week was clear: don’t fall into the trap.

The Patriots didn’t, and as a result managed to leave Louisiana with a third straight W in hand. And while the 25-19 showing might not have been as impressive as the one against the Bills, it still saw a team capable of taking care of business in a challenging environment and with the stakes seemingly not quite as high.

The game itself saw plenty of noteworthy performances, and — as a look at our weekly positional grades shows — a solid outing across the board.

Patriots position grades for Week 6

Quarterback: Six weeks into his sophomore season, t

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