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# Key dates on the 2023 [NFL / Patriots calendar](https://www.patriots.com/news/key-dates-on-the-2023-nfl-patriots-calendar).
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# 2023 NFL roster cuts [Tracker](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/8/27/23847775/patriots-2023-nfl-roster-cuts-tracker-news-rumors-trades-analysis).
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# New England Patriots News Link Catchup – [Week 5 Patriots vs. Saints: Previews, matchups, keys to victory](https://www.patspulpit.com/2023/10/6/23905769/patriots-news-links-10-06-23-patriots-saints-previews-matchups)
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* **Patriots-Saints** updated [**Injury Report**](https://www.patriots.com/news/week-5-injury-report-saints-at-patriots).
* **Transaction:** Patriots acquire [**CB J.C. Jackson**](https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-acquire-cb-j-c-jackson-in-a-trade-with-the-l-a-chargers) in a trade with the L.A. [**Chargers**](https://www.boltsfromtheblue.com/).
* **Evan Lazar**’s [**Patriots Gameplan:**](https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-gameplan-keys-to-victory-for-the-patriots-vs-saints-sunday) Keys to victory for the Patriots vs. the Saints. ‘*The old cliche in football is that you need to stop losing before you can begin winning, and that’s where the Patriots need to start.’*
* **Mike Dussault** picks [**10 things to watch**](https://www.patriots.com/news/10-to-watch-saints-come-marching-into-foxborough-to-face-win-hungry-patriots) as the Saints come to Foxborough to face win-hungry Patriots.
* **Evan Lazar**’s [**Film Review:**](https://www.patriots.com/news/film-review-will-the-patriots-revive-j-c-jackson-s-career-in-second-stint-in-new) Will the Patriots revive J.C. Jackson’s career in second stint in New England?
* **Press Conferences:** [**J.C. Jackson**](https://www.patriots.com/video/press-pass-j-c-jackson-returns-to-new-england) \- [**Deatrich Wise**](https://www.patriots.com/video/deatrich-wise-10-5-putting-our-best-foot-forward) \- [**Jabrill Peppers**](https://www.patriots.com/video/jabrill-peppers-10-5-the-expectation-doesn-t-change) \- [**Lawrence Guy**](https://www.patriots.com/video/lawrence-guy-10-5-it-s-all-about-opportunity) \- [**David Andrews**](https://www.patriots.com/video/david-andrews-10-5-constantly-chasing-perfection).
* **What they’re saying:** [**New Orleans Saints**](https://www.patriots.com/news/what-they-re-saying-new-orleans-saints-x0611).
* **Belestrator:** Previewing the [**Saints playmakers**](https://www.patriots.com/video/belestrator-previewing-the-saints-playmakers-going-into-week-5) going into Week 5. (4 min. video)
* **Patriots Unfiltered TV:** Cowboys recap, [**Saints preview**](https://www.patriots.com/video/patriots-unfiltered-tv-cowboys-recap-saints-preview-myles-bryant-1-on-1), More. (22 min. video)
* **Patriots Unfiltered TV:** [**One-on-One with Myles Bryant**](https://www.patriots.com/video/patriots-unfiltered-tv-one-on-one-with-myles-bryant). (3 min. video)
* **Murph** (E2GSports) [**Monster Keys**](https://www.e2gsports.com/post/monster-keys-to-patriots-vs-saints-1) to Patriots vs. Saints. 1. Mac needs to get back. *“…Mac was drafted as the QB that may not win you games with his arm but wont lose you games with his head. That has not been the case in 2024.”*
* **Steve Balestrieri** (PatsFans) Patriots-Saints [**Week 5: Key matchups**](https://www.patsfans.com/patriots/blog/2023/10/06/patriots-saints-week-5-key-matchups-prediction/), prediction: What the Patriots really need is for the defense to start generating some turnovers. The unit is too good to have just one INT and one FR.
* **Taylor Kyles**’ [**Scouting Report: 3 keys**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/scouting-report-3-keys-to-the-patriots-bouncing-back-vs-the-saints/) to the Patriots bouncing back vs the Saints. 1. Stay on schedule. The Patriots offense has been surprisingly effective on 1st downs…
* **Alex Barth** previews Patriots vs. Saints: [**What to watch for, key matchups**](https://985thesportshub.com/listicle/getting-back-on-track-patriots-vs-saints-what-to-watch-for/) and more. 1. Mac Jones’ ball security. 2. Hand the ball off when it’s time to hand the ball off.
* **Mike Kadlick** spotlights [**3 crucial clashes**](https://www.audacy.com/weei/sports/patriots/3-crucial-clashes-in-patriots-week-5-matchup-vs-saints) in Patriots’ Week 5 matchup vs. Saints. 1. Saints wide receivers vs. Patriots banged-up secondary.
* **Michael Hurley** tells us [**what to watch for:**](https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/what-to-watch-patriots-saints-mac-jones/) Patriots desperate for a win against the Saints. 2. Keying on Keion.
* **Nick O’Malley**’s [**Pats-Saints anti-analysis:**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/10/just-call-him-boomerang-belichick-because-patriots-keep-coming-back-anti-analysis.html) Just call him Boomerang Belichick, because Patriots keep coming back.
* **Mike Kadlick**’s Patriots-Saints Week 5 [**odds, preview, and prediction**](https://www.clnsmedia.com/patriots-vs-saints-week-five-betting-odds-preview-and-prediction/): ‘*As bad as Week 4 was, I think the Patriots will bounce back in Week 5. Not a complete, 50-point, ‘I told you so’, bounce back, but one that at least puts them in the win column as they head to Las Vegas next week*.’
* **Eric Wilbur** rounds up what [**experts are predicting**](https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/what-experts-are-predicting-for-sunday-s-patriots-saints-game/ar-AA1hN9eZ) for Sunday’s Patriots-Saints game.
* **Mark Daniels** writes Mac Jones knows he needs to be better, and the [**coaches devised a plan**](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2023/10/patriots-coaches-identified-main-issue-for-mac-jones.html) this week to help him
* **Alex Barth** notes [**23 total players**](https://985thesportshub.com/2023/10/05/23-total-players-listed-on-thursdays-patriots-saints-injury-report/) were listed on Thursday’s Patriots-Saints injury report.
* **Zack Cox** reports [**Jabrill Peppers’ hit**](https://nesn.com/2023/10/patriots-jabrill-peppers-has-big-issue-with-fine-laments-softer-nfl/?utm_source=patspulpit&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=patspulpit2022) on Jets RB Breece Hall in Week 3 didn’t draw a penalty but earned him a hefty $43,709 fine. Peppers disagrees with the fine, laments ‘softer’ NFL.