Final Score: Patriots 30 - Saints 27
Sunday, October 4, 1998 at 1:00 PM ET

Patriots @ Saints

NFL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Patriots
2-1 Rating 1612
Form: WLLWW
Model Probability
63%
37%
Projected margin: New England Patriots +2.8
Saints
3-0 Rating 1435
Form: WLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Patriots Saints
All-time wins 5 3
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average points 20.6 19.1
Last meeting 17 31

Key Season Stats

Stat Patriots Saints
Games played 3 3
Avg points scored 25.7 20.7
Avg points conceded 16.3 14.7
Win percentage 67% 100%
Away win % / Home win % 0% 100%